How old is too old?
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jerryjay11
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3 to 8 years depending on manufacturer. According to Tire Rack after 3 years a tire loses about 1/3 of its life. It helps to use tire covers to shade them from UV light even if you park in the shade. Also maintaining proper inflation.
mlpeloquin
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The rule of thumb has been trailer tires five years max and cars/trucks seven years. That being said, cutting a year off of that would be wiser. I replaced two of mu G614's at almost the four year point two months ago do to the rear axle being misaligned and causing the inner edges to scrub badly. The other two along with the spare will be changed out at the four year point before we go across country this fall.
MTPockets
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The Goodyear website says 7 yrs for the G614... I imagine other tired and other manufacturers would list tire life as well. Of course good maintenance will insure achieving that life. For example, when I parked a week or for any longer length of time, I always used tire covers to prevent premature sun damage. Sun will dry out and cause sidewalls to crack.
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Lynn1130
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There is a whole list of opinions if you Google tire life for RV tires. Some say 5-7 some say don't go over 4. I am sure that where you live and where you travel has much to do with it. Bottom line is if you want to be stranded on the road in the middle of the Navajo Reservation with limited rescue options and limited replacement options go 7.
CDreadytogo
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I have found that with the 14 ply (g)tires my problems started after 4 years on long trips in high temperatures. I have been using them for about 18 years and now change the 5th year regardless of tread.
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avvidclif
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Why are you going to Samsons??? What is "pretty scrubbed on the inside and outside"? I don't understand that. When I find a tire that works and I like I don't go trying something else. ??????
Noofear
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I'm going to Samson because the local tire dealer couldn't get Sailuns. Why not try a different brand, maybe Samson will be better than Sailuns.
Here's a picture of what I call scrubbed.
Notice the inner and outer tread is gone. I've aleays ran the tires with 110 pounds.
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Here's a picture of what I call scrubbed.
Notice the inner and outer tread is gone. I've aleays ran the tires with 110 pounds.
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Lynn1130
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One thing to consider with trailer tires is the fact that without a differential the tires take a beating on turns. Watch your tires as you turn or back, especially if you get into a 75-90 degree turn. This stress shortens the life of a tire. Trying to save by running tires for longer periods may just cost more in lost time along a road someplace not to mention the danger of blowouts.
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Piperflyer
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tireman9
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Size? Position?
Is the condition seen in pictures on all tires or just one?
Est miles?
