Tire longevity
After two years off for the pandemic we decided to check out the trailer in preparation for our August trip. Our tire guy noticed that our Michelin XPS Ribs were made in 2008 which is when we installe...
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The Rule of Thumb for ST tires was 5 years max.
Mine were manufactured in 03/17 and have been on the ground since 02/18.
They are due for replacement now, but a lot of other unexpected expenses have slammed us in the past few months and the budget for new tires is simply not there.
I have babied the tires, kept properly inflated, covered when not in use, never drove hot, etc. They are G rated tires, way overkill for my rig, so never overloaded.
I am hoping I can get another year out them.
Mine were manufactured in 03/17 and have been on the ground since 02/18.
They are due for replacement now, but a lot of other unexpected expenses have slammed us in the past few months and the budget for new tires is simply not there.
I have babied the tires, kept properly inflated, covered when not in use, never drove hot, etc. They are G rated tires, way overkill for my rig, so never overloaded.
I am hoping I can get another year out them.
