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rbpru
Jul 27, 2018Explorer II
I purchased a 3 year old TT in late 2013. I had no idea how many mile we on it. The tires look okay and had plenty of tread.
By 2013 the China bomb tire scare was on, so I decided to stick with my China bombs as they were performing well and were perfectly serviceable.
I put 20,000 miles on and in 2016 the manufactured date code showed they were going into their seventh year. Like the OP indicated, though the tread was fine I decided to replace then because of age.
By 2016 the China bombs had pretty much flushed through the RV system. So I decided to try "D" rated tires. They are okay but give a harsher ride.
It is hard to look as a perfectly good tire and replace it because of age but given the amount and distances we travel, changing tires every 5 to 7 years as recommended by the tire manufacturers was an ounce of prevention so to speak.
I still have the old tires for farm trailer use.
Today the tire makers have address the need for faster, more durable TT tires, so the consumer can opt for a premium tire if they so choose.
By 2013 the China bomb tire scare was on, so I decided to stick with my China bombs as they were performing well and were perfectly serviceable.
I put 20,000 miles on and in 2016 the manufactured date code showed they were going into their seventh year. Like the OP indicated, though the tread was fine I decided to replace then because of age.
By 2016 the China bombs had pretty much flushed through the RV system. So I decided to try "D" rated tires. They are okay but give a harsher ride.
It is hard to look as a perfectly good tire and replace it because of age but given the amount and distances we travel, changing tires every 5 to 7 years as recommended by the tire manufacturers was an ounce of prevention so to speak.
I still have the old tires for farm trailer use.
Today the tire makers have address the need for faster, more durable TT tires, so the consumer can opt for a premium tire if they so choose.
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