skychs
RVF VIP
- Joined
- Jul 23, 2020
- Messages
- 313
- Location
- Glen Allen Virginia
- RV Year
- 2015
- RV Make
- Newmar
- RV Model
- Ventana LE 3636
- RV Length
- 36
I just got off the phone talking to Michelin. The reason for the call ... I was getting ready to buy new tires and I wanted to go over and review the tire pressure charts based on weight. Long story short .... when he found out my tires were six years old he wanted to know why I was buying new. He specifically asked about sidewall cracking (which I have very little if any) and history of the vehicle. He said he wasn't trying to talk me out of new tires but I would be wasting my money. He said "unless you can get your finger nail into the sidewall cracks you can run Michelin tires up to 10 years". I know and understand the industry says 5 years but this is straight from Michelin. Is it possible the industry is too aggressive when it comes to tires? Tire failures are typically from over and/or under pressure. Road debris is another factor. Both of those situations however would destroy a new tire just as easily as an older tire. IMHO if we all bought the cheapest and least expensive tires 5 years may be appropriate but its hard to believe a quality tire like a Michelin or Goodyear is only good for 5 years. Over the years I hope tire quality has improved. Maybe it's time to extend the industries 5 year recommendation on tires.?.?.?