275/80r 22.5 tires

[richarfg]

I have two tires on my 2001 Newmar Mountainaire with a DOT age of 2007. The motorhome is garaged, and they show no visible indications of dry rot. I have been told that I shouldn't operate RV tires in excess of 7 years...regardless of wear. A two part question: (1) can these tires be trusted. (2) If no, they presently have the Michelin tires; has anyone tried a different brand with good results? I am planning a trip to Alaska in May, and don't want any problem with tires.

[SCVJeff]

I'm with Dennis 100%. I just had all mine replaced this morning, 10 years old with 15k miles on them. The guys said they had never seen 10 year old tires in such good condition, and proceeded to say that's also what fools people. All you have to do is stick a fingernail into the sidewall between an old and new tire and you can tell the obvious difference.

Just think about this.. When your 10 YO tire shreds and takes out 4' of your motorhome, what's cheaper.. Replacing tires or a $15k+ repair?

BTW- go check out FMCA's Michelin tire deal before you buy

[Executive45]

I would not even consider traveling to Alaska with those tires. There are those on here who swear they love 10 yr old tires. To them I say, God Bless em!. In my book, I want the best tires money can buy. I buy RV tires because I have an RV not a TRUCK. There are only two RV tire manufactures....Goodyear and Michelin. If I wanted to buy lesser tires, I might consider BF Goodrich because they're made by Michelin.

Others on here will tell you how great their Hankooks, Toyos, Double Coin and others are.

Your coach, your family, your safety, your choice......just sayin....Dennis