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Elite130
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Jun 25, 2014

Crack in tire...opinions

I think I know the answer to my question, but I need to ask.

Below is a picture of the tires on my TT. The trailer is 4 years old and sits outside 100% of the time. I finally bought tire covers a couple months ago, but I think it was too late. I was looking at my tires last weekend and saw a couple cracks in the tires (see below). Is it time to replace the TT's tires? What are your thoughts on it?

Thanks!



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  • Elite130's avatar
    Elite130
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2014
    Thanks all for your input. The tread is looking good. We have about 7k miles on these tires.
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2014
    Asked: "Is it time to replace these tires?"

    With all due respect, I have to ask. You're kiddin, right? I wouldn't even tow that trailer over to the tire store, let alone on a camping trip.
  • Community Alumni's avatar
    Community Alumni
    Not applicable
    Jun 25, 2014
    Absolutely replace. Sidewall cracks are definitely an issue in addition you should be looking for cracking in between the tread.

    Many tires have what I would call sidewall crasing cracks which can be simply cosmetic in nature but the cracks in your photo are a definite hazard.
  • kodiakcanuck's avatar
    kodiakcanuck
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2014
    That tire is done like dinner. Time to replace before she blows out. If you look on the date code on the tire I bet it is older than 4 years.
  • DiskDoctr's avatar
    DiskDoctr
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2014
    Looks like a rim pinch. Someone pull it with low tires and the tire squashes and gets pinched and sometimes cut against the rim.

    A really bad pothole can cause this, too.

    Definitely replace!

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