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Tire replacement time, eh?
Decision time in Nova Scotia, I’m at 30,500 miles on two year old tires, with 6/32 tread left, no issues with the Michelin Agilis Cross Climates, will be replacing with same.

Had planned on replacing them in Buffalo in a couple months, but that’s another 5,000 miles from now.

I don’t mind the expense replacing them now rather than in Buffalo, though my options here in Halifax might be rather limited, if I can even find them here, and a decent tire shop in Nova Scotia.
Dave

2017 TK
 
Re: Tire replacement time, eh?
Reply #3 –
I think it makes some sense to buy RV tires from a national (international ?) chain, so you are more likely to get service if you need it somewhere along your travels.

I think there are 2 arguments to be made in your situation (1) If you're going to buy tires anyway, get them now and get it over with.   Have that peace of mind and get the issue behind you, and (2) Another 5k miles is very likely to be just fine, regardless of the tread depth.   Especially in the summer.  Michelin lists 2/32 as the lower limit before replacement.  

Bottom line - I would do whatever seems more convenient for you and your schedule.  

Rich

 
2003 MB
Re: Tire replacement time, eh?
Reply #4 –
Doing the math.

New the tires had 13/32, they are now down to 6/32, with 2/32 being the lower limit.
Useable tread is 11/32, of which I’ve used 7/32 (64%) driving 30,500 miles, making expected tread life at 47,650

Assuming the above is linear, the last 36% should be around 17,150 miles.

With my remaining miles until Buffalo being about 6,000 miles, so plenty of buffer miles to play with.

If my upcoming downtime was in the states, I’d still have them replaced, but being in Canada for another eleven weeks, pretty sure I can wait until I’m back in the states.

Sorry for the fuss, I think I’ve answered my own question.  Got a bit paranoid at 6/32 remaining.
Dave

2017 TK
Re: Tire replacement time, eh?
Reply #5 –
Hi Dave and Rich;  I usually go by age and tread depth. These tires should have the tread bars across the tire tread as an indicator of remaining tread life.
   Does the 'C' at the end of 225/R7516C indicate load rating or the 'C'Metric model of tire? If 'C' metric, then my tires are in the third group made until 2022. Mine were 2021.
    I avoid snow so I'm not likely to be worried that my tires won't fulfill the 3PMS mark requirements. I'll wait for notification first, to see if I meet all of the requirements for replacement.  RonB 
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Tire replacement time, eh?
Reply #6 –
The C does indicate C-metric.   The affected tires are the ones with directional tread.  

My recall notice was sent some time ago and was very similar to the one posted here:
Cross climate recall | Ford Transit USA Forum

Note that the recall runs until October 1, 2024.   We have a busy summer and fall planned, so I went ahead and had the tires replaced last month.

Rich
2003 MB
Re: Tire replacement time, eh?
Reply #7 –
The link shows only Load Range C, not the Load Range E our LDs use.
If you have LR Cs, you have the wrong tire. LR Cs canno carry the weight.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Tire replacement time, eh?
Reply #8 –
I find their labeling to be confusing.  I had already ordered the tires before I realized there was a difference between the LT and C-Metric versions. 

The tires I have are 225/75/R16C, also listed as 225/75/R16C E on the Michelin inflation tables.   In this case, the C indicates C-metric while the load range is E.    There is also a smaller LR E stamped on the tire.  

They spec out as having a slightly higher load capacity than the non-C-metric verison (LT) of the crossclimate in the same size (listed as LT225/75/R16 E) which are also load range E.   For the LT tires, there is both a XPS Rib and a Agilis CrossClimate tire for the LT225/75/R16 size.   

I think it's confusing.   I run a slightly lower tire pressure in the C-metric tires than I did in my previous Michelin's, per these inflation tables.

Proper RV Tire Inflation | MICHELIN COMMERCIAL TIRES

TireRack seems to find it confusing too, as they include this blurb on their page:
Quote
Available in heavy-duty, LT-metric and Euro-metric Commercial Vehicle (designated by the suffix C, not to be confused with LT-metric Load Range C) sizes

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/michelin-agilis-crossclimate

Rich
2003 MB
Re: Tire replacement time, eh?
Reply #9 –
From Michelin's recall page.

'WHAT TYPES OF VEHICLES TYPICALLY USE/HAVE THESE TIRES?
Ford Transit®, RAM ProMaster®, Volkswagen Crafter, Nissan NV200, Chevrolet City Express, Mercedes-Benz® Sprinter

These are all much lighter vehicles than LDs, we need Load Range Es.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Tire replacement time, eh?
Reply #11 –
I stand corrected.
 I never considered the asymmetrical tread due to not being able to rotate the front or rear tires without breaking the tires down and having them remounted facing the opposite direction.
One passenger-side inside rear tire blowout was more than enough. I want to be able to rotate.

Larry.
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Tire replacement time, eh?
Reply #12 –
Rotation can be an issue, as can choice of a spare.

My spare in an oldish LTX M/S2, and I don't think a directional tire would make a great spare.     The Agilis LT seems to be the successor to the LTX M/S2.  

Rich

2003 MB