Tire Question January 30, 2012, 01:06:33 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128188I have learned that the chassis of my 2010 RV is dated 08/09 (Ford E450) on the Ford ID Plate, I believe that means the chassis is late 2008 and early 2009 I bought it used (I believe it went into service in October 2009). The vehicle had 9,500 miles on it when i bought it last fall and I believe it was stored -- outside, under a shelter -- most of the 13 months prior to the date I purchased it. It was driven very little during that time. My question is on the tires, and whether I should consider replacing them. They show little wear and otherwise drive without problem on the road. They do not look as if they have been in the sun, but who knows. If the vehicle's tires date from say october 2008, and I am planning to take it up to Nova Scotia, how wise would it be too consider replacing, 6 tires about about 1,700.Greg
Re: Tire Question Reply #1 – January 30, 2012, 01:11:19 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128189I don't believe that I would replace them if they show very little wear and run well on the highways.http://timehasshownme.com__
Re: Tire Question Reply #2 – January 30, 2012, 01:48:28 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128192QuoteIf the vehicle's tires date from say october 2008, and I am planning to take it up to Nova Scotia, how wise would it be too consider replacing, 6 tires about about 1,700. For the most part, motorhome tires should be replaced based on age - not remaining tread, which is usually still fine at the age limit. Tires made in 2008 would be at the most 4 years old, which should be fine for another year or two. However, the date code is stamped on the sidewall - check on your brand's website or the DOT website for decoding that info.Steve
Re: Tire Question Reply #3 – January 30, 2012, 01:54:11 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128194"Greg" wrote: If the vehicle's tires date from say october 2008, and I am planning to take it up to Nova Scotia, how wise would it be too consider replacing, 6 tires about about 1,700. --- Check the actual date of manufacture on each of the tires; this "DOT code" is found on the tire's sidewall. For a "light truck" tire (such as are on your LD), the information is a four-digit number stamped in a small rectangle. The first two numbers represent the *week* of manufacture, the second two numbers represent the *year* of manufacture. For example, "2608" means that the tire was manufactured in the 26th week of 2008. It's difficult to say whether these tires should be replaced; in this case, their ages *seem* to be within an acceptable window of lifespan, but you don't know what conditions they've been exposed to, if they've been properly maintained, and/or if they've been underinflated for the load. With RV tires, the appearance of the *tread* is only one factor; it may have plenty of "life" left when the integrity of the *sidewalls* is compromised. If I were in your situation, I'd replace the tires.As ever, YMMV.Joan
Re: Tire Question Reply #4 – January 30, 2012, 02:52:59 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128196If the vehicle's tires date from say october 2008, and I am planning to take it up to Nova Scotia, how wise would it be too consider replacing, 6 tires about about 1,700.I would say you have no worries about the tires. Greg[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: Tire Question Reply #5 – January 30, 2012, 03:39:50 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128199Thanks on the DOT code. the tires were made on the 27 week of 2008, so not yet 4 years old. will watch and probably at the end of the year.Greg
Re: Tire Question Reply #6 – January 24, 2013, 11:17:45 am Yahoo Message Number: 136407Thanks for the input on the tires.I'm going to use the Goodyear website.Kathy
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