Tire Age - Montana Owners Club

Kenw · 09-26-2018, 07:28 PM

Alright, here is my question for the forum.

I have a 2017 5th wheel that when I got it new in April 2017 I changed the tires to one of the two most popular tires recommended here (I'm not going to tell you!). I'm not overweight or speeding. I only put +-1500 miles per year on them and the 5th wheel is stored indoors. I expect that they will still look great in 10+ years! I read/heard that they need to be changed from every three years up to 10 years. Placing all of the other reasons aside when do I replace them based on age only? When do you replace yours?

Thanks!
Ken

**AZ Traveler** · 09-26-2018, 07:48 PM

Ken,

As inexpensive as the tires are, I would not go past 5 years assuming they still look good.

Montana Man · 09-26-2018, 08:34 PM

With low exposure to uv, 6 years at least. Tires should also be exercised some throught the year as prolonged storage is problematic. Annual inspections will also help you know how long they will last.

Eagleback · 09-27-2018, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ Traveler

Ken,

As inexpensive as the tires are, I would not go past 5 years assuming they still look good.

X2. Maybe a little longer if the tires are stored off the ground.

Phil P · 09-27-2018, 04:20 AM

Hi

The manufacturer has a recommendation for the tire you purchased.

The Goodyear G614 has a recommended usage of 7 years other Goodyear tires have a recommended 5 years and some Good year tires should not even be used to transport the trailer from the trailer manufacturer’s facility to the sales lot regardless of the age Goodyear recommends.

So I would say anything over the recommended manufacturers change date is a crap shoot.

The G614 that failed on us last month was 6 years 7 months old but had been drug sideways for a mile or so in 2013 and I really should not have been using it.

There are many factors that determine the life cycle of a tire.

Phil P

RoadRunnerTR21 · 09-27-2018, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ Traveler

Ken,

As inexpensive as the tires are, I would not go past 5 years assuming they still look good.

X3. I have always changed tires during the 5th year of their life. I had a 7 year old tire let go once for no apparent reason and it was not a pretty picture.

mazboy · 09-27-2018, 05:25 AM

here you go: 'whatever you feel comfortable about changing them.' you'll always get different opinions.

i'd do it every 4-5 years but only because I really wear them out.

mlh · 09-27-2018, 06:28 AM

My Goodyear store manager told me Goodyear Corp wont even fix a flat after 6 years. I’m sure at least that long is safe.
Lynwood

**Carl n Susan** · 09-27-2018, 08:55 AM

The revered warranty on a Goodyear G614 is only 4 years. Does that mean anything?

twindman · 09-27-2018, 04:59 PM

Gee, guys and gals: How do you get over 5 years? I have averaged 10,000 miles a year so I shoot for 4-5 years!! :-)

**DQDick** · 09-27-2018, 06:19 PM

On trailer tires the miles don't really matter. We always covered our tires, always checked pressure, monitored constantly and checked heat and for any imperfection whenever we stopped. Still had a 614 blow without warning at a little less than 6 years.

Phil P · 09-28-2018, 04:16 AM

Hi

Like DQDick points out there is no reason for some tire failures.

You never know if the pot hole you hit leaving Memphis on the interstate caused some broken cords in one tire that will fail several thousand miles latter.

Our trailer is on its third set of tires and we have rite at 100,000 miles on the trailer.

I went with an E rated Firestone TransForce tire this time to see how they hold up I have had very good luck with them on the TV.

Phil P

bigred715 · 10-03-2018, 10:56 AM

I took my Michelin tires off after 6 1/2 yrs and feel I could have gone longer. Always covered, proper inflation and checked regularly. Switched to Saiun 235/85-16 including spare. Keep the tires off the ground by putting a piece of plywood under tread and will spin the tires every month to prevent flat spots when in storage for more than 2 months. They will also have tire covers on them. The Sailuns appear to ride rougher, but I also added Timbrems to the truck so that may be the reason also.

Mark N. · 10-03-2018, 01:37 PM

If not exposed to sunlight full-time and separated from the concrete by something, then 6 years is totally safe.

scattershot · 10-03-2018, 01:41 PM

5-6 years for me, and I’m leaning more toward 5 lately. I run BF Goodrich Commercial TA on my 2955.

saber707 · 10-03-2018, 02:08 PM

5 years good "rule of thumb".

StageCoachDriver · 10-03-2018, 02:19 PM

Most tire dealers will tell you RV tires will die of dry rot before they lose their tread. Not sure I'd go with any of the lesser expensive brands, but I stay away from the most expensive ones out there. I do check tire pressure every 3 or 4 days on the road. Low pressure is the #1 killer of tires.

saber707 · 10-03-2018, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by StageCoachDriver

Most tire dealers will tell you RV tires will die of dry rot before they lose their tread. Not sure I'd go with any of the lesser expensive brands, but I stay away from the most expensive ones out there. I do check tire pressure every 3 or 4 days on the road. Low pressure is the #1 killer of tires.

Amen. Low pressure, no bueno. I'm fanatical about checking tire pressure almost every time I move the unit.

**AZ Traveler** · 10-03-2018, 02:40 PM

Use a quality TPMS and you will always know your tire pressures and will be able to monitor the temp and pressure as you drive.

twindman · 10-03-2018, 11:32 PM

Ditto with what AZ Traveler said. I had a fast leak near El Paso - went down to 30 lb (in about 30 seconds) before I got stopped and to 0 in about 3-4 minutes stopped on an overpass with about 12 inches on the curb side. Saved me damage if tire had shredded. Had a nail or screw in the tread.
It did help me find a problem with uneven wear on one side, so that was good.

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