[Shop-talk] suv tires

[Jeff Scarbrough]

I just replaced a set of trailer tires that had less than 2500 miles on
them because they were ten years old and definitely showing it.

I consider tires to be like oil - they should be changed at a mileage or
time interval, whichever comes first.  It's just something you have to
budget for.

On Mon, Aug 29, 2022, 02:04 Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> re: "How many years can a set of tires go ..."
>
> Subject to debate, and how the tires are maintained. Some--often people
> who make and sell tires--insist six years is the limit, regardless of
> mileage, and if the tires are constantly exposed to extreme weather and
> mileage that's not unreasonable. OTOH, if the tires are kept in a garage
> not subject to temperature extremes and are only used 'around town' you can
> usually go more, 7 or 8 years wouldn't be too risky. At any rate, going
> beyond 10 years is pushing your luck.
>
> BUT ... for an SUV I'd be more cautious and probably observe the 6-year
> 'rule.' SUVs and other trucks are top heavy and a catastrophic
> failure--i.e. a blowout--esp. on a front tire can cause the vehicle to roll
> over. Ford just got slapped with a $1B+ liability charge for an old truck
> that had a blowout, rolled, and the cab squashed the elderly occupants. A
> couple decades ago Ford got slammed when some incorrect, improperly
> inflated Firestone tires--Ford and Firestone go WAY back--caused some fatal
> rollover accidents with some Explorers.
>
> My rule of thumb: If I find myself worrying about my tires, it's time for
> new. Your tires are only three years (+/-) old and, unless they're showing
> 'checking'--cracking--or other damage they should be good for at least a
> couple more years. Check your tire pressures regularly (at least once a
> month).
>
>
>
> On 8/28/2022 9:19 PM, Shannah Miller wrote:
>
> Thank you, Ian, for commenting to the group.  I will
> need tires at some point, and that's good to know.
>
> That said, my car is the spare car of the family, and
> has had the same tires since 2019.  How many years
> can a set of tires go if they are just mostly used to
> putt around town?  (My car has not quite 10,000 miles
> on it.)
>
> Thanks,
> Shannah
>
> On Sun, Aug 28, 2022 at 7:20 PM Ian McFetridge <shop-talk2 at mcfetridge.org>
> wrote:
>
>> I have had the Michelin Defender LTX on my pickup since fall 2020 and
>> they are wearing well, ride smooth and quiet.  I’ve used Michelins on
>> trucks since I worked in the tire dept at Sam’s in college.  They always
>> took the least amount of weights to balance and had the least returns for
>> issues or to rebalance.  The manager at Costco said that is all still true
>> when I bought the last set.  YMMV :)
>>
>> Best
>> Ian
>>
>> On Sun, Aug 28, 2022 at 8:03 PM john niolon <jniolon at att.net> wrote:
>>
>>> shop content... I drive my suburban into my shop
>>>
>>> time for tires... always used Michelin for the last 20 years with good
>>> service... Vehicle is 2008 Suburban 1500 with 95% highway or town ...no off
>>> road
>>> occasional towing my hobby truck to shows on 20' car hauler (once or
>>> twice a year with load equalizing hitch...)  Looking at reviews on my first
>>> choice Michelin Defender LTX/MS
>>> 275/55-20.   The reviews talk a lot about road noise and rough ride.....
>>> My current Michelin Defenders  (bought in Jan 2016 ride smooth and wear
>>> well.. 76K miles on them so far)
>>>
>>> I just turned 75 and this might be my last set of tires  [image:
>>> Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes] … so I'm looking for your thoughts on
>>> Michelin or others afa mileage, ride, noise etc.
>>>
>>> thanks
>>> john
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