Tire Rotation? - Page 2

Digital Boy · 12-06-2008, 07:53 AM

Did they inspect the wheel bearings? I recently learned that cupping can be a bearing issue.

becks · 12-06-2008, 10:27 AM

More important than anything, is to inspect tires often and monitor air pressure closely. This includes getting under coach and checking between the inside duals. Catch a problem before a blowout occurs. No need to rotate, as others have stated, if they are wearing evenly.

E Z Livin · 12-17-2008, 03:41 PM

Thanks for your question as I was wondering about this this past week. Mine are need to be ballanced I think and I was wondering about the whole tire thing. My RV has amost 25k and is and 2005 model. Now, if I listen to some, the 2005 states I will need tires soon.
My tires look great but I hate to spend a lot of money on tires that are age tired.
As I drive, the steering wheel vibrates ever so litte. I am thinking that I need to ballace my tires and go another two/three years. What do yo think?

historyljc · 12-17-2008, 04:45 PM

E Z Livin
I'd have them balanced with Equal or other balancing beads and keep a close eye on them. You will probably get another 2 - 4 years safe wear. Balancing beads do a much better job than weight balance. It's made a big difference in my coach ride since I had it done all the way around.

Digital Boy · 12-18-2008, 03:50 AM

High quality tires (domestic) like Michelin and Goodyear should last a MINIMUM of 5 to 7 years assuming about 6k miles per year - longer if well cared for.

If the tires are used very little and are exposed constantly to direct sunlight then the sidewalls may go south earlier.

Inspect the sidewalls for cracks and bulges. Do this before each time you drive the coach.

Keep the tires aired up to the manufacturers suggested psi based upon the weight of your coach, at least per axle.

I can't imagine how a properly balanced tire would come out of balance (unless a weight drops off). My tires have Equal (small glass beads) that perpetually balance the tires.

If you have unusual wear on a tire it may be out of alignment or the wheel bearings may have gone bad.

Sumar · 12-22-2008, 01:37 PM

I haven't checked the board lately and was surprised to see more replies. Thank you all!

Of course we all know to find out how old our tires really are, right? Doesn't necessarily mean they are the same age as your coach either.

Listed on each tire will not only be the model number but a code number.
Example : 414 this means the tire was made the 41st week of 04.

So maybe when spring comes and its warmer out (unless you're in a warm climate now),its a good idea to do so if you haven't done it yet.

expo · 12-28-2008, 07:52 AM

@ 30,000+ miles I was feeling a slight vibration in the steering wheel. Checked for cupping or uneven wear and both looked ok. Wheel weights were intact. I had a 6 wheel, front to back rotation and tire inspection done for $60. They found and removed a screw in the tread of one of the rear inside duals. It didn't penetrate the carcass. The the vibration went away and I bought some peace of mind to boot. I consider it a cheap fix.

Doggy Daddy · 03-16-2009, 12:33 AM

If you have steel rims, rotation would not matter much. If you have ALCOA Alum polished rims, rotation will end scratching the alum finish by placing outside rim on the inside and inside on the outside.
No rotating of tires for me on my RV.

soonerdave · 03-16-2009, 09:43 AM

Go to the Michelin Tires website, they have everything you need to know about tires on their website.

KC1BUD · 03-19-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sumar

What is everyones thought about tire rotation?
I have a 2007 Astoria that has about 22,000 miles on it. We checked with our local tire dealership today and RV repair place, and both said its not worth it. Since the backs are dual and they will wear differently that the front. I thought that was a reason TO get them rotated!
Sue

Sue,
unless I have a tire that shows unusual wear the only tire rotating I do is to go down the highway.