Tire replacement still every 3-5 years, no matter the miles?

[Lcbuddy]

It used to be more the years rather than the miles, when thinking about replacing your trailer tires. We have a 2024 3123RL, we bought in ‘23, just thinking about replacing them now or soon, any thoughts?

 

[Montana Man]

If the tread is good, and they are Sailun tires, you should be fine. They have a six year warranty.

 

[Mikendebbie]

Does the warranty go from dates on tires? Or from date put into service?

 

[BB_TX]

Go by your tire manufacturer's recommendation. My 2007 was a lighter weight model and used E rated tires. I replaced the original Chinese tires with Michelin XPS Ribs. Michelin said after 5 years to inspect the tires yearly and replace at 10 years. I inspected every year and replaced at 8 years and the tires still looked new. We only put about 3,000 miles per year on them. But that did include a lot of miles in 100-106 degree Texas heat. Except for adding 2-3 lbs air each spring never even had a low tire.

 

[AZ Traveler]

Tires are cheap insurance - would not drag them out too long. Maybe the new H rated tires will last longer?

 

[mlh]

The old manager at the Goodyear store with decades of experience told me it was corporate policy to not fix a tire that was over 5 years old. The new manager said he didn’t know of any such policy. He has been the manager for a year or so.
Go figure!
Lynwood

 

[Carl n Susan]

I do know GY won't warranty a G614 after 4 years.

 

[Lcbuddy]

Yeah, that’s what I had heard about the GY as well, I think I’ll be looking around for a set of 5 in the next few months. Probably also looking at load rating of H, coming back home last week, nearing home where it was over 100, my front two tires were over 150 degrees and 148 lbs. Not extreme, but just got me thinking about the sidewalls.

 

[Lcbuddy]

As others have said, cheap insurance…

 

[Derby6]

Concur with cheap insurance. But if they are in good shape with tread and no dry rot I’d roll with it.
3 years is way too soon and waste of money IMO.
Exception would be if you are putting 10,000 miles or more on them annually.

 

[ChuckS]

The "Old 3 year" rule was a good one a decade or so ago... but with the enhancements in these tires I have no issue at all running my tires 5 to 7 years.... ran the last set 7 years and when replaced they still lookoed like new... Currently runninig Sailun S637 series size 235/85x16 .... they will run 7 years before I even think about a new set..

** We don't do long distance runs anymore and do not ever tow in the hotter months of July and August.. Our longest one way run these days is about 575 miles....

 

[Kfinnert]

IMO there are so many factors to consider when assessing the timing for replacement of tires. Most obvious is the age from date of manufacture, which you can find on the sidewall. But you should also consider mileage per year, how you use the vehicle, road conditions, weather, the speed at which you travel and weight of the load you are carrying.

I use my RV a lot for work and leisure around this great country of ours, and in all sorts of road and weather conditions. For me, I change the tires as I see the tread is getting low or unusual wear and no later than 5 years from manufacture's date. I do purchase insurance for my tires, and it pays off for me!

 

[Maggiesclan]

If the tread is good, and they are Sailun tires, you should be fine. They have a six year warranty.

I am hopefully going to be purchasing a 2020 3120RL. The tires are Sailun and They are original tires.

What is your opinion ref tires currently on the fiver! They look darn near brand new. I know that risk increases as the tire ages.

Would you invest in a new set of tires? If so, do you like Sailun or is there another brand you would suggest.

Note: My wife and I previously owned a 3610RL. I replaced original tires (can’t recall the brand) with Sailuns.

Thanks for any thoughts/suggestions ref tires.

 

[Carl n Susan]

Time to replace. They could be 2019 tires depending on the original purchase date. I have had three sets of Sailuns and haven't been disappointed.

 

[twindman]

Agree with Carl. I went out in 2023 and tires looked good. I couldn't find a receipt so thought I lost it. Went on trip and blew 2 tires on the way home from Wyoming. Checked date code on tires then (a little late, huh?). The tires were mostly 5-5 1/2 years old but one was 6 1/2 years old and was apparently 1 year old when installed. By the way, cost to repair was $9500 - all but $500 covered by insurance. The main damage was the fender and skirt and it actually bent the border piece on the slide that seemed to have a metal base to it and it was bent at a 90 degree angle for about 2 feet!!

 

[Maggiesclan]

Time to replace. They could be 2019 tires depending on the original purchase date. I have had three sets of Sailuns and haven't been disappointed.

Thanks for your response. I won’t take the chance on older tires and will replace.

 

[Maggiesclan]

Agree with Carl. I went out in 2023 and tires looked good. I couldn't find a receipt so thought I lost it. Went on trip and blew 2 tires on the way home from Wyoming. Checked date code on tires then (a little late, huh?). The tires were mostly 5-5 1/2 years old but one was 6 1/2 years old and was apparently 1 year old when installed. By the way, cost to repair was $9500 - all but $500 covered by insurance. The main damage was the fender and skirt and it actually bent the border piece on the slide that seemed to have a metal base to it and it was bent at a 90 degree angle for about 2 feet!!

Agree with Carl. I went out in 2023 and tires looked good. I couldn't find a receipt so thought I lost it. Went on trip and blew 2 tires on the way home from Wyoming. Checked date code on tires then (a little late, huh?). The tires were mostly 5-5 1/2 years old but one was 6 1/2 years old and was apparently 1 year old when installed. By the way, cost to repair was $9500 - all but $500 covered by insurance. The main damage was the fender and skirt and it actually bent the border piece on the slide that seemed to have a metal base to it and it was bent at a 90 degree angle for about 2 feet!!

Twindman,
Sorry your rig was damaged as the result of tire failure. Thanks for your advice on purchasing new set of tires. That would be a good form of insurance to protect our rig. Thanks!

 

[Montana Man]

I am hopefully going to be purchasing a 2020 3120RL. The tires are Sailun and They are original tires.

What is your opinion ref tires currently on the fiver! They look darn near brand new. I know that risk increases as the tire ages.

Would you invest in a new set of tires? If so, do you like Sailun or is there another brand you would suggest.

Note: My wife and I previously owned a 3610RL. I replaced original tires (can’t recall the brand) with Sailuns.

Thanks for any thoughts/suggestions ref tires.

I would replace the tires and get Sailuns. And, service wheel bearings and inspect brakes, bushings, etc.

 

[Maggiesclan]

Yes, I am planning on getting a new set of Sailun’s along with bearing re-pack and brake check. Thanks for your thoughts!

 

[EdH_]

FYI, Tredit will be at the rally again this year. I haven't seen their prices for this year, but in 2023 they were selling tires for $100 off, iirc. So I think $150/tire? I called our local tire guy and he said he couldn't buy them for that price. We saved $500 getting the tires at the rally and having them installed at home. (We did have to drive to their store to pick up the tires, though.)