How long do you run tires?

How long do you run tires when the coach is stored inside?

Norman Martin
2000 CC XL 60408

Michelin says seven years max from manufacturer date stamped on the tires. Can you go longer, most likely yes, BUT if anything would go wrong and an insurance company finds out of date tires there is a very good chance any claim would be denied.
Food for thought…
Chuck

Great information Chuck.

Thanks,
Norman

I read from Michelin information that 10 years is maximum if tires are maintained properly and no signs of cracking etc. I have not gone over 8 years on tires that looked perfectly good. Importantly, parking on concrete for long periods of time, such as in a garage through the winter is harmful because concrete can also accelerate chemical degradation by drawing out oils in the rubber, significantly reducing the tire's lifespan.
My coach is garage kept 24/7 except when we travel of course. I have Masonite boards on the floor that I park on. This also helps prevent dry rot too.

I need to put them under my tires. Thanks for the info.

Norman

I have also been told by Michelin that they are good for 7 years and if they inspect them annually then up to 10 years. That said, Chuck brings up a good point. If I am running them in the 7 to 10 year range, I would get Michelin to give me a dated inspection report every year.

For what it's worth, I normally run mine 7 to 8 years.

Mine were installed 7 years ago but the date code shows one year older. Coach is kept inside insulated garage at my house. I'm trying to decide to change them now or wait another year. I just had new valve stems put in my inside drive axle wheels and the tires looked ok. No cracks.

Norman Martin
2000 CC #60408