Trailer tire issues??

lorenr · 05-24-2022, 01:44 PM

Is storing the trailer away from the sun the most important thing? I have been told that the ultraviolet rays from the sun attack the synthetic rubber in tires, but that ozone from our atmosphere is even more damaging.

I use 295 80 22.5 tires on our motor home and have had one blow out which was unforgettable. Since then I've learned, pull them off after six years from date of manufacture, if in the sun belt and seven to eight years if in a northern US climate.

Also stay away from Michelins. I had steer tires crack at 25 K miles and five years. Rig was mostly stored in a warehouse. Michelin just said it was a bad break. I've since learned that Michelins are mean't for big rigs that wear them out in a couple of years.

Loren

05-24-2022, 01:44 PM	#11
lorenr Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 47 Likes: 246 Liked 16 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Trailer tire issues?? Is storing the trailer away from the sun the most important thing? I have been told that the ultraviolet rays from the sun attack the synthetic rubber in tires, but that ozone from our atmosphere is even more damaging. I use 295 80 22.5 tires on our motor home and have had one blow out which was unforgettable. Since then I've learned, pull them off after six years from date of manufacture, if in the sun belt and seven to eight years if in a northern US climate. Also stay away from Michelins. I had steer tires crack at 25 K miles and five years. Rig was mostly stored in a warehouse. Michelin just said it was a bad break. I've since learned that Michelins are mean't for big rigs that wear them out in a couple of years. Loren