Why did my tire explode? Bill tells me that I should have replaced my tires by the end of 5 years. As most RVers know, mileage and tread wear are usually not an issue for our tires, but sun, heat and rough roads definitely take a toll. Storm (my former mechanic of choice) told me to replace all tires at 6 years. My tires were built 02/2016. I was planning to replace them this fall in NC. Bill says the Arizona heat foiled my plans as rubber degrades more rapidly out here.
I have always been very careful to check my tires pressures. Trying to be sure I get that right, I receive extremely confusing advice. The tires call for 120psi and I am anal about running 110 -120psi per Charlie’s specific instructions. Everyone seems to agree that 10% less is OK out here in the heat so I believe I am doing the right thing.
But now everyone I talk to and everything I read gives different pressure parameters depending on outside air temp. It seems, I am supposed to recalculate based on outside air temps. I am not prepared to do complicated air temp/air pressure formulas every time I need to air my rig tires. Wish I could air my tires with nitrogen like we used in the airplane tires. At least that is a little more temperature stable. Maybe moving north to cooler temperatures will help for a while.
That was wild….I couldn’t have steered like you did! Sorry for your trouble….you just keep soldiering on! Stay safe out there!
I bet you would have done as well. Thanks for the encouragement!
Wow!! You did a great job of driving that beast!! Glad you are okay!! May the rest of your jurney have less adventures like that!
I agree – no more scary adventures!
WOW what an experience, congratulations on your ability to hold the old girl in place and not flipping over from over reaction. That memory will stay with you for awhile for sure. We just put NEW Michelin on ours, the other tires had a lot of years on them but held on. I am hoping that these will too. We only have 6 to change and not 8 like you do. I will probably bite the bullet and get Michelin’s next time as well. Glad you are OK, take care. GOD BLESS
JD
Jim
At least on the East Coast the sun and temps are not so brutal on tires. Hope you get a chance soon to take those new tires for a trip and have fun!!
Changing time sensitive stuff was a constant conversation learned from Mr Storm. The result to change the battery in N15246, it was over 6 years old. So, tires as batteries have a limited life span and if you ignore it, they will let you know at the most inconvenient time.
I agree and I thought I was following his timeline, but surprise! I guess sometimes things just happen.
Deb, God bless you. You got the right stuff. What tales you have while sitting around the camp fire.