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Speaking of old tires

Yahoo Message Number: 73612
My 08 Magna with Micheline tires has about 33,000 miles on it about 4 years old, no cracks look perfect. Should I worry? Thanks

Dennis AKA Smiley

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Yahoo Message Number: 73616
The rule is that tires should be replaced at 7 years regardless of the miles. Very few coaches will wear tires out. You should look at the date code on the tire, not when when the coach was built , as they sometimes put older tires on them. I was told that by a Good Year rep that tires , even in a dark warehouse will check , without seeing daylight, so it is not about the amount of sunlight , but rather a deterioration, of the rubber.

Ron Baran 09 Magna 7025

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Yahoo Message Number: 73620
Dennis, Your coach is an 08 but your tires may not be. Identify the date code on the tires to determine actual age of your tires.
Your coach may have been manufactured in 07 with 07 or even 06 tires.

Thanks, Mike 03 Allure 1st Ave. #30898

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Yahoo Message Number: 73621
I talked to a Michelin rep here at eht Madison, WI FMCA convention. He stated that they feel their tires are good for 10 years if properly taken care of. That means no sidewall scrubbing on the curbs, keeping them clean and covered, etc. You are pretty much ahead on the mileage as he said the average mileage a moho sees is 6,000. Driving is one way to extend the life of the tire as it gets the presertatives activated in the tire compound.

Don

'02 Intrigue #11427
'02 Intrigue #11427

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Yahoo Message Number: 73623
The rep should be shot or at least run out of the business. Has anybody ever heard of this?

George

'04 Inspire 51061

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Yahoo Message Number: 73624
That is what Michelin now recommends as the replacement time. Check their web sire.

Mikee

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Yahoo Message Number: 73625
I have had several tire dealers tell me that the worst thing for a RV tire is not driving it so that the age inhibiting compounds don't get brought to the surface.

Dan 2006 Allure 31348

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Yahoo Message Number: 73626
Please tell us why he should be shot and ran out of business.

Don

'02 Intrigue #11427
'02 Intrigue #11427

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Yahoo Message Number: 73627

The following is from the Michelin web site for Recreational vehicles. They do not say they will last ten years, they say absolutely replace at ten years regardless.


http://www.michelinrvtires.com/michelinrv/toolbox/reference-material.jsp


In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance by consumers, it is recommended to have RV/Motorhome tires, including spare tires, inspected regularly by a qualified tire specialist, such as a tire dealer, who will assess the tire's suitability for continued service. Tires that have been in use for 5 years or more should continue to be inspected by a specialist at least annually. Consumers are strongly encouraged to be aware not only of their tires' visual condition and inflation pressure, but also of any change in dynamic performance such as increased air loss, noise or vibration, which could be an indication that the tires need to be removed from service to prevent tire failure. It is impossible to predict when tires should be replaced based on their calendar age alone. However, the older a tire the greater the chance that it will need to be replaced due to the service-related evolution or other conditions found upon inspection or detected during use. While most tires will need replacement before they achieve 10 years, it is recommended that any tires in service 10 years or more from the date of manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires as a simple precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even if they have not reached the legal wear limit.
Dave aka Billy Byte (trusty hound)
2000 Allure #30443


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Yahoo Message Number: 73628
Gosh, you don't suppose they're trying to sell tires? I've only owned coaches for about ten years but I have never heard of anyone that suggested you should keep tires for ten years.
I got just under eight on my TOYOs and then they seemed to deteriorate over night.

George

'04 Inspire 51061

Speaking of old tires

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Yahoo Message Number: 73646
GoodYear says the same about their tires. 10 years if used regularly and kept clean and covered when stored.

Jim H

2007 Inspire #51969
 

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Yahoo Message Number: 73648
Hey George..... Ditto for me! Toyos, 8 years old..... deteriorated overnight! But what great service they gave.... just got new Toyos!