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I follow these tire posts with great interest. Guess I have entirely too much time on my hands and I feel the urge to comment on some of your posts, so I will. Some may notice I always use "anecdotal" to express myself WRT tires, since neither I nor others can state too many facts when it comes to tires. And we all know that anecdotal means, for these purposes, "based on personal observation, case study reports, or random investigations rather than systematic scientific evaluation," right? Also, perhaps the "urban legend" comment from one poster comes from the anecdotal evidence posted over several years. Let me also state that I don't think it's "acceptable" to have to buy ST tires every three-four years, but it seems necessary.
Good for JIMNLIN who came up with the Carlisle info that I could not find but vaguely remembered: "Carlisle website on page 93 under Trailer Tires: Tips & Best Practices; (in part), Time and the elements weaken a trailer tire.
– 3 to 5 years is the average life expectancy of a trailer tire, regardless of mileage.
– It is estimated that in approximately three years, roughly one-third of a tire's strength is gone
– After three years, depending upon storage and conditions of usage, consider replacing trailer tires even if they have tread depth remaining.
– After five years, trailer tires should be replaced in all cases." Let me add that Carlisle gets my appreciation for being stating the apparent truth about ST tires, so the foregoing is factual rather than anecdotal.
I don't have a bone to pick with China; it's just that Chinese tires have flooded the American market and it's very difficult to buy American-made tires so most of the complaints are about Chinese tires.
So, most ST tires, anecdotally, should last at least three years. One of mine recently tread separated at four years and aired down slowly; guess that's still called a blowout. Tread looked great, aired properly, not driven above 65mph (per warning on tire), etc. I used to have a Class A with Michelins. Guess what, I had one blow at six years. Why? Same thing as ST tires, except (anecdotally) Class A tires usually last about six years before suffering the same fate.
So, to everyone that says their tires lasted more than three years or six years or ten years, goody for you and I'm happy for you! Anecdotally, however, it appears you are the exception rather than the norm.
Good for JIMNLIN who came up with the Carlisle info that I could not find but vaguely remembered: "Carlisle website on page 93 under Trailer Tires: Tips & Best Practices; (in part), Time and the elements weaken a trailer tire.
– 3 to 5 years is the average life expectancy of a trailer tire, regardless of mileage.
– It is estimated that in approximately three years, roughly one-third of a tire's strength is gone
– After three years, depending upon storage and conditions of usage, consider replacing trailer tires even if they have tread depth remaining.
– After five years, trailer tires should be replaced in all cases." Let me add that Carlisle gets my appreciation for being stating the apparent truth about ST tires, so the foregoing is factual rather than anecdotal.
I don't have a bone to pick with China; it's just that Chinese tires have flooded the American market and it's very difficult to buy American-made tires so most of the complaints are about Chinese tires.
So, most ST tires, anecdotally, should last at least three years. One of mine recently tread separated at four years and aired down slowly; guess that's still called a blowout. Tread looked great, aired properly, not driven above 65mph (per warning on tire), etc. I used to have a Class A with Michelins. Guess what, I had one blow at six years. Why? Same thing as ST tires, except (anecdotally) Class A tires usually last about six years before suffering the same fate.
So, to everyone that says their tires lasted more than three years or six years or ten years, goody for you and I'm happy for you! Anecdotally, however, it appears you are the exception rather than the norm.
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