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vfauto · 02-13-2019, 05:10 PM

I am wondering what everyone is getting for milage out of their tires? Ideally those that are driving diesel pusher with tag Axel.

Chuck Q · 02-13-2019, 05:19 PM

7 years

Mr_D · 02-13-2019, 05:19 PM

They will age out first at a max of 10 years. No tire manufacturer says to change tires sooner. They do say as tires age they become more susceptible to damage so have them inspected yearly starting at 5 years old. 7 years is an Internet myth that refuses to die.
Truckers report 100,000 on the steers and more on the drive.

vito.a · 02-13-2019, 05:22 PM

Very few class A RV owners wear out a set of tires. Most of us change them out because of age.

winniman · 02-13-2019, 06:51 PM

Just a guess, but it would cost you around $50,000 worth of fuel to wear out a set of tires. Most people will never put those kind of miles on before they age out. The cost of travelling is one reason people don't put those kind of miles on.

Crasher · 02-13-2019, 06:56 PM

7 to 10 years is the accepted norm. I replaced my Michelins at 5 years due to some sidewall cracking. The cracking wasn't very serious, but I had some concern. I replaced all eight with 295/80/22.5 Toyos for $3620 and was able to sell the Michelins for $500. I figure that for about $600 a year, I will have eight new tires every five years. I would rather have new Toyo's every five years than new Michelins every nine years.

RVPioneer · 02-13-2019, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_D

They will age out first at a max of 10 years. No tire manufacturer says to change tires sooner. They do say as tires age they become more susceptible to damage so have them inspected yearly starting at 5 years old. 7 years is an Internet myth that refuses to die.
Truckers report 100,000 on the steers and more on the drive.

10 years is the Maximum not the Minimum. If you are meticulous with tire maintenance and care, never hit a pot hole or road debris, keep them out of the sun, pay for a tires off inspection for five years and are willing to run them to the ablosute age limit recommended by the manufacturer, yes you can wait until they are 10 years old. This is why many choose to replace them after 7 years, some replace the fronts after 5. That’s no myth.

Blaster · 02-13-2019, 07:43 PM

Changed ours at 10 years, Michelin with no sidewall cracks, and lots of tread left. It sets in the garage when not in use, no sun light at all.

Blaster · 02-13-2019, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RVPioneer

10 years is the Maximum not the Minimum. If you are meticulous with tire maintenance and care, never hit a pot hole or road debris, keep them out of the sun, pay for a tires off inspection for five years and are willing to run them to the ablosute age limit recommended by the manufacturer, yes you can wait until they are 10 years old. This is why many choose to replace them after 7 years, some replace the fronts after 5. That’s no myth.

Don't know how you can drive the US interstates, without hitting a pot hole, I95 will jar your teeth out.

harris155 · 02-14-2019, 08:34 AM

Michelins.
Front Tires 60,000 Tread OK but outside cupping.
Rear tires 80,000 miles down to wear bars.
New tires balance with beads, seem to be wearing evenly.

scbwr · 02-19-2019, 04:14 AM

I'm more comfortable with replacing tires at 6 to 7 years. Since our MH is stored inside when not in use, I could see me going 7 years but I don't think I'd be looking to go longer. I would rather err on the side of safety than deal with tire failure while on the road.

flattire101 · 02-19-2019, 04:16 AM

I was an automobile tire dealer for 40+ years and sold many manufacturer's brands. 6 years was the majic number that almost all used as the cut off point for warranty service. Not the age on the date code as many claim, but when the tire was actually put in service. Save your tire receipt for proof.