Speaking of tires and truck campers..........
We had our first truck flat while hauling our camper back in July while driving thru Memphis on our way to Colorado. The tire didn't really go flat, it had a belt separate and it started bouncing/sha...
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I am a big fan of AAA tow insurance. Changing a tire on a TC can be difficult even under good conditions. Access to the spare is only one issue. I found my OEM jack was all but useless when dealing with the weight of a TC.
If you have a tread separation or other major tire failure, it is essential to identify the cause of the problem. The tires could have insufficient load ratings, low pressure or are just too old. Tire age is a BIG issue that is often overlooked. Regardless of wear, tires need to be replaced at about 7 years or less. Tires need to be used frequently and driven to maintain tire life. Tires that sit for prolonged periods of time will dry rot within a few years. I had a new spare, a premium Michelin tire, that had always been stored out of sunlight under the bed of my PU truck. I was dry rotted beyond use after only 4 years.
If you have a tread separation or other major tire failure, it is essential to identify the cause of the problem. The tires could have insufficient load ratings, low pressure or are just too old. Tire age is a BIG issue that is often overlooked. Regardless of wear, tires need to be replaced at about 7 years or less. Tires need to be used frequently and driven to maintain tire life. Tires that sit for prolonged periods of time will dry rot within a few years. I had a new spare, a premium Michelin tire, that had always been stored out of sunlight under the bed of my PU truck. I was dry rotted beyond use after only 4 years.
