Should I Replace a Rear Tire Run Flat?
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10-13-2010, 07:17
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Should I Replace a Rear Tire Run Flat?
Hi Tim,
Thanks for your concern. To make you feel better (or maybe worse), let me share that I got 11 trouble free years out of my last set of Michelins. Now I agree that was probably too long, but how many years of life you get out of tires is affected by a lot of variables. The tire dealer believes tires that have been kept properly inflated, stored out of the sun and get some regular usage can go 8-10 years. Nitrogen fill, which I don't use, theoretically also helps. His advice is consistent with other Michelin information I've read. These guys have every incentive to have us change tires more frequently, so I believe their numbers are probably conservative. Our coach is stored inside and I follow inflation pressures closely. I think I can safely use them another 2-4 years. I will replace this one that was run flat and I may have to replace the other dual after inspection. Your tire usage conditions may be quite different from mine and safe tire life could be shorter. Although, even a new tire can fail, piece of mind is worth something. At $600/tire, getting full, safe, use of a tire is also worth quite a bit. Thanks for your input. Regards, Eric 84FC35SBWL2 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tim O'Neill > > Hi > Replace the tire I would never run a tire 6 years.Ã REPLACE THAT TIRE AND ANY > OTHER THAT IS SIX YEARS OLD! YES I AM SCREAMING! > > HOPE THIS HELPS YOUR DECISION!! > > Tim O'Neill > > > > > ________________________________ > From: George Burke > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Tue, October 12, 2010 11:20:36 PM > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Should I Replace a Rear Tire Run Flat? > > Ã > Eric, Tires have more than these two enemies, but they are big ones. Heat and > age. (1)Ã You are at the limit on the age of RV tires. (2) You just about have to > assume that there was internal damage to that tire due to the tire running flat, > which would generate a lot of heat. I have to vote to trash that tire. Might > just save your life. Regards, G. Burke 1977 FC31SB Charlotte > > > On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 10:49 PM, bberic35 > > Ã > >Stopped by the road to check everything on way back from Albuquerque rally and > >found my left rear outside tire was flat. Don't know how long it had run that > >way. Luckily, I jacked the coach up and put air to it and got it to reseat on > >the rim and pumped it up to normal pressure of 100 psi. In the process, I found > >the source of the leak was a loose Cross Fire hose connection on the tire stem. > >Drove another 300 miles without incident. > > > >I can't see any visible damage to tire sidewall, but am concerned there may be > >internal damage I can't see. Thinking I might do well to replace the tire just > >to be safe. It's a six year old tire. > > > >Any thoughts? > > > >Eric Johnson > >84FC35SBWL2 > > > > > |
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Should I Replace a Rear Tire Run Flat? - bberic35 - 10-12-2010, 14:49
Should I Replace a Rear Tire Run Flat? - George Burke - 10-12-2010, 15:20
Should I Replace a Rear Tire Run Flat? - Tim O'Neill - 10-12-2010, 15:31
Should I Replace a Rear Tire Run Flat? - Rob Robinson - 10-12-2010, 16:59
Should I Replace a Rear Tire Run Flat? - Fred Hulse - 10-13-2010, 01:00
Should I Replace a Rear Tire Run Flat? - bberic35 - 10-13-2010, 06:54
Should I Replace a Rear Tire Run Flat? - bberic35 - 10-13-2010 07:17
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