tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197373783392349499.post6280723528985945804..comments2024-03-02T06:53:50.641-08:00Comments on RV Tire Safety: How old is too old ? Tireman9http://www.blogger.com/profile/09813984937064446653noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197373783392349499.post-10306395759958283642021-11-25T08:27:18.965-08:002021-11-25T08:27:18.965-08:00In general the "life" of a 22.5 "tr...In general the "life" of a 22.5 "truck tire" is 10 years maximum. The tires still need to be inspected and many suggest annual inspection starting at 5 years. RE "Rack age". One thing to ask your dealer is When does the warranty clock start ticking? Some will say on the date the tire is mounted others say the DOT serial date. That answer will tell you if Rack Age is important to that tire company.Tireman9https://www.blogger.com/profile/09813984937064446653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197373783392349499.post-36866628643660575792019-11-01T15:02:24.456-07:002019-11-01T15:02:24.456-07:00What about rack age? I am currently shopping for t...What about rack age? I am currently shopping for tires to replace 12 year old 275/70R22.5 Goodyear 670s. I have found direct replacements and Michelin X multi Z tire of the same size. The Michelin have a DOT code of 20/18 while the G670s are suspected to be early 2019 (not yet shipped). The Michelin are here in stock and the G670s will be 3 weeks. The G67s are $150 less for all 6 out the door. I am inclined to get the Michelin because they are here now but am concerned about the age. The dealer (National chain truck stop) said they are only a month in his inventory from the warehouse. He claims for an unusual size like these 18 months is not "old". He even has some "new" unusual sizes made in 2016. From what I have read, RV tires have a life of 5-10 years max. That means these tires gave up close to 20% life in the warehouse rack. What do you advise concerning this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com