Tire Replacement
1. After reading the tire issues with the Goodyear Marathons I decided to check the tires on my 5th wheel Montana. I have the Goodyear Marathons, size ST 235 80 R16E, on my RV. The tires have good ...
Forum Discussion
fla-gypsy wrote:MrVan wrote:
It is recommended to change out ST tires every three years.
There is no factual requirement to replace ST tires every 3 years. This is total bunk. Some manufacturers recommend changing them every 3-5 years which should be the clue to an informed buyer that those brands are trash. The NHTSA recommends more frequent inspection at 5 years and some brands like Maxxis warrants there tires for 5 years. If you have the option of switching to LT tires on a large 5th wheel there may be some benefit in doing so. If you must continue to use ST tires Maxxis currently offers the best ST tire IMO and experience.
I find it interesting that you call the 3 year figure total bunk when you report manufacturers recommend changing them 3-5 years. What part of that statement don't you understand?
