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Replace tires after 12 years

 

I can't find it now but I read somewhere once that the tires on our toyhouses should be replaced after 12 years regardless of wear.

Mine are Hankook load range D (65 PSI max and I run them at 60) that look to be in very good condition with plenty of rubber and no visible deterioration.? They are 12 years old this year.? We're considering replacing them prior to going on a 4000++ mile trip next spring, from NH to MN to TN to GA and back to NH.

If these were yours, would you replace them?

Eric in NH
 

Yes.? At eight years, regardless of tread remaining


On Mon, Oct 30, 2023 at 7:01?AM <fld@...> wrote:
I can't find it now but I read somewhere once that the tires on our toyhouses should be replaced after 12 years regardless of wear.

Mine are Hankook load range D (65 PSI max and I run them at 60) that look to be in very good condition with plenty of rubber and no visible deterioration.? They are 12 years old this year.? We're considering replacing them prior to going on a 4000++ mile trip next spring, from NH to MN to TN to GA and back to NH.

If these were yours, would you replace them?

Eric in NH

 

Make that 6 years
Linda S?
 

The short answer is "Yes!"

The slightly longer answer is this is a statistical/risk management issue. You might be OK on your 12-year-old tires, but rubber tires
deteriorate over time whether or not the vehicle is driven. Typical industry guidelines are to replace tires every 6 to 8 years regardless
of miles.

Also, as anyone who has experienced it will tell you, getting a flat tire in a ToyHome can be a huge PITA. It will happen at the
least convenient time in the worst location in adverse weather with limited cell reception and the nearest tire shop will not
have a replacement in the right size, etc.

Get yourself some new tires.

Buzz L.
Phoenix, AZ
Former 1986 Dolphin 500 owner
 


Mine looked great at 6 years when I recently replaced them a few months ago…, now they Are great.

I don’t think they would all explode/come apart at once, but the damage that?could occur to the coach should one of the rears fail could be catastrophic, even if it happened on an empty highway. Add to that the risk to personal safety to others on a?busy highway and it becomes a no brainer.

If you ask a tire professional they will tell you that it doesn’t matter if the tires are still sitting on the rack, wrapped in cellophane, they shouldn’t be used after 6-8 years.

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That goes for Any tires on Any cars.

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We had a blow out on a 4 year old supposedly?quality tire on a small trailer.? The blowout tore?out the tire/wheel fender and water heater area.? The body repair bill was much more than new tires and a wheel. ?

Deb

On Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 8:59?AM Doug Hertzog via <itsuptoyoudad=[email protected]> wrote:

Mine looked great at 6 years when I recently replaced them a few months ago…, now they Are great.

I don’t think they would all explode/come apart at once, but the damage that?could occur to the coach should one of the rears fail could be catastrophic, even if it happened on an empty highway. Add to that the risk to personal safety to others on a?busy highway and it becomes a no brainer.

If you ask a tire professional they will tell you that it doesn’t matter if the tires are still sitting on the rack, wrapped in cellophane, they shouldn’t be used after 6-8 years.

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In California it's the law. Tire dealers are not allowed to sell or install any tires older than 6 years. That means if you geta flat in the rear and make it to a tire place to have the spare put on the dually wheel it had better be 6 years or younger?
Linda S
 

At 10 years, the tire stores refuse to add air to my tires, because of the liability of them blowing out.? I get my tires at Discount Tire.??

Just make sure that when you do buy new tires, that you MAKE the tire store call the warehouse and get you the DATE on the tires that they are delivering to you.? I always got my way, when I make Discount Tire call the warehouse and get the date on the tires.? Warehouse may not have the personnel to go and check right when you wait for their answer in the store, so call ahead.

Get tires no older than 3-6 months old.? Because after I had tires for 8 years, the stores refused to inflate them for me.? It was then that I found that 8 years ago, the store had sold me tires that had been sitting in the warehouse or someplace already for 2 years, and I wasted my money keeping these tires for an additional 2 years.? I had those Hankook tires.??

You all know, those tires we need for our ToyHomes are not in high demand, so could sit in a warehouse FOR YEARS, before you come along and have them finally taken off the shelf.??

Julia Genevy - The 1982 and 1986 Sunrader Shorty lady

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Julia - Scottsdale, AZ
 

Very Good Information? ?Thank you.


On Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 1:03?PM Julia via <jgenevy=[email protected]> wrote:
At 10 years, the tire stores refuse to add air to my tires, because of the liability of them blowing out.? I get my tires at Discount Tire.??

Just make sure that when you do buy new tires, that you MAKE the tire store call the warehouse and get you the DATE on the tires that they are delivering to you.? I always got my way, when I make Discount Tire call the warehouse and get the date on the tires.? Warehouse may not have the personnel to go and check right when you wait for their answer in the store, so call ahead.

Get tires no older than 3-6 months old.? Because after I had tires for 8 years, the stores refused to inflate them for me.? It was then that I found that 8 years ago, the store had sold me tires that had been sitting in the warehouse or someplace already for 2 years, and I wasted my money keeping these tires for an additional 2 years.? I had those Hankook tires.??

You all know, those tires we need for our ToyHomes are not in high demand, so could sit in a warehouse FOR YEARS, before you come along and have them finally taken off the shelf.??

Julia Genevy - The 1982 and 1986 Sunrader Shorty lady

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Julia - Scottsdale, AZ

 

I agree with "replace after 6 years regardless of wear". Tires actually age quicker when NOT being driven. They warm up from driving, and this helps the rubber stay "lubricated". They can dry out when they just sit. This is why when I buy tires, I tell the tire place that I know how to read the manufacture date stamped on the tire, and I will not accept any tire that is over 1.5 years old.

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