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PrancingBurt · 03-15-2017, 09:00 AM

Hi all, my gf and I just got a 2005 Itasca Navion. The salesman made a big deal out of the 'new tires'. In our ignorance, we didn't know about manufacture dates or how to check them. Turns out the manufacture date is the first week of 2014.

Can we still regard these as new tires, since they're visibly in very good condition? Even though they were actually manufactured three years ago? Like maybe they just sat around for a while before the previous owner bought them?

We think we're having some trouble with the tire pressure. Which actually brings me to another question. How do we know what the recommended tire pressure is for the tires? It doesn't appear to be listed on the tires themselves.

Thanks for any help!

Woodchopper · 03-15-2017, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PrancingBurt

How do we know what the recommended tire pressure is for the tires? It doesn't appear to be listed on the tires themselves.
Thanks for any help!

PrancingBurt
Find the "Load and Inflation Table" published by the tire manufacturer.

Isaac-1 · 03-15-2017, 10:25 AM

I would not consider 3 year old tire as new, they should still have 4 years of life left, so at best I would call them good condition middle age tires.

**TonyDi** · 03-15-2017, 11:25 AM

Most RVs will have a plate (usually mounted near the drivers seat) that gives a starting point for tire pressure. Only way to get it right is to have the RV weighed, with it's normal load on board, then adjust the tire pressures as per the tire manufacturers recommendations.

eMKay · 03-15-2017, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by PrancingBurt

Hi all, my gf and I just got a 2005 Itasca Navion. The salesman made a big deal out of the 'new tires'. In our ignorance, we didn't know about manufacture dates or how to check them. Turns out the manufacture date is the first week of 2014.

Can we still regard these as new tires, since they're visibly in very good condition? Even though they were actually manufactured three years ago? Like maybe they just sat around for a while before the previous owner bought them?

We think we're having some trouble with the tire pressure. Which actually brings me to another question. How do we know what the recommended tire pressure is for the tires? It doesn't appear to be listed on the tires themselves.

Thanks for any help!

Those are 3 years old, they are halfway done (roundabouts, depending on who you ask) 5-7 years and the risk starts to go up. Mine are 6 years old, might replace them next year.

luvlabs · 03-15-2017, 08:20 PM

Winnebago puts the tire inflation pressures on the driver's door sticker. It is 61 psi on my 2017 Navion 24V if that is any help. That is supposedly the correct pressure for the 11,050 GVWR the vehicle is rated for.

vsheetz · 03-15-2017, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Isaac-1

I would not consider 3 year old tire as new, they should still have 4 years of life left, so at best I would call them good condition middle age tires.

Agree.

vsheetz · 03-15-2017, 08:25 PM

As for tire pressure. Weight the coach as ready for travel. Fuel, water, etc. Best is individual tire wright, but per axle will do. Then use the tire manufacturers inflation charts to determine the correct air pressure for the given weight.

Bart Anderson · 03-22-2017, 06:08 AM

RV tires do not wear out from miles...they DO wear out from sunlight and age...after 6-7 years it is time to replace! You DO NOT want to experience a blow out...i know this for sure!