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wnjj
Feb 08, 2018Explorer II
Hmmm. So you all are saying I should have replaced my flatbed trailer tires before they were 13 years old? I finally did because the 2 that sat facing south when parked developed some small sidewall cracks.
Granted, a blowout on it would be less drama than on a TT and wouldn’t ruin a vacation and it was mostly used for local trips.
I find it hard to believe that “blowouts” on 2-3 year old tires of any type is anything but a road hazard or overloaded/under inflated tire in most cases. Remember, one small screw can turn “properly inflated” to “under inflated” as you drive. Several year old tires are another matter.
In the end, tires are relatively inexpensive compared to the overall cost of RV’ing. Do whatever givers you piece of mind.
Granted, a blowout on it would be less drama than on a TT and wouldn’t ruin a vacation and it was mostly used for local trips.
I find it hard to believe that “blowouts” on 2-3 year old tires of any type is anything but a road hazard or overloaded/under inflated tire in most cases. Remember, one small screw can turn “properly inflated” to “under inflated” as you drive. Several year old tires are another matter.
In the end, tires are relatively inexpensive compared to the overall cost of RV’ing. Do whatever givers you piece of mind.
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