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Elite130's avatar
Elite130
Explorer
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!



  • Elite130's avatar
    Elite130
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2014
    Ok. Thanks everyone for your opinions. I think this this horse has been beaten dead. I got the point.

    I'll get new tires this weekend....I'll be replacing all 5 tires.

    Thanks again.
  • 2012Coleman's avatar
    2012Coleman
    Explorer II
    Jun 26, 2014
    Option 1: Ignore the sidewall damage because the tread is good and tow it on down the road, risking multiple blowouts, which may cause the TT to roll, taking the TV and all those in it, with it.

    Option 2: Replace your tires.

    You wanted options - there you are...
  • Crabbypatty's avatar
    Crabbypatty
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2014
    Cracks come with age and weathering, especially direct sunlight which degrades the rubber. Change it out, why get a blowout or flat along the way.
  • Huntindog's avatar
    Huntindog
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2014
    Nvr2loud wrote:
    Huntindog wrote:
    That crack is not due to age.
    Many ST tire suppliers recommend replacing at 3 years anyway.... I never had any make it to the 2 year mark.
    As for the mileage... Most TT tires need to be replaced long before the tread is gone.


    Two years on your ST Tires before needing replacement... Hou must be really hard on your tires!

    To the OP that tire is done!
    Many didn't make it a year.

    LTs solved that problem    :B
  • Huntindog's avatar
    Huntindog
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2014
    Nvr2loud wrote:
    Huntindog wrote:
    That crack is not due to age.
    Many ST tire suppliers recommend replacing at 3 years anyway.... I never had any make it to the 2 year mark.
    As for the mileage... Most TT tires need to be replaced long before the tread is gone.


    Two years on your ST Tires before needing replacement... Hou must be really hard on your tires!

    To the OP that tire is done!
    Many didn't make it a year.

    LTs solved that problem    :B
  • Nvr2loud's avatar
    Nvr2loud
    Explorer II
    Jun 26, 2014
    Huntindog wrote:
    That crack is not due to age.
    Many ST tire suppliers recommend replacing at 3 years anyway.... I never had any make it to the 2 year mark.
    As for the mileage... Most TT tires need to be replaced long before the tread is gone.


    Two years on your ST Tires before needing replacement... Hou must be really hard on your tires!

    To the OP that tire is done!
  • Huntindog's avatar
    Huntindog
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2014
    That crack is not due to age.
    Many ST tire suppliers recommend replacing at 3 years anyway.... I never had any make it to the 2 year mark.
    As for the mileage... Most TT tires need to be replaced long before the tread is gone.
  • DiskDoctr's avatar
    DiskDoctr
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2014
    Elite130 wrote:
    I run the max...50psi cold, I believe.


    Good! I was hoping you weren't running low pressure as some advocate.

    The only thing worse than replacing a damaged tire is doing it twice. That's likely why so many are offering potential causes and tips, to help you avoid that unpleasantness :)
  • engine31's avatar
    engine31
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2014
    YES! Replace those tires I had to limp along about 50 miles a few years back with a cracked spare and I was a wreck before I got somewhere to get it changed. So give you and your family the piece of mind you need and get a new set of tires.

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