[Shop-talk] suv tires
Bob Spidell
bspidell at comcast.net
Mon Aug 29 07:25:52 MDT 2022
You'll get no argument from me. I just find it a bit disingenuous that
some say 'absolutely only exactly six years' when there is so much
difference between brands, type of tire, compound, usage, etc. Some
brands--many are now made in you-know-where--I wouldn't use for six
days. Sticky, warm weather-only performance tires lose grip over time,
but the hard rubber compound on big bias-ply truck tires can go for a
while (don't get me started on re-caps; I've seen too many in the middle
of the road). There was another issue a few years ago, where I think
Goodyear trailer tires were being used on large, heavy RVs. The outcome
was predictable.
Also, OP only said 'had the same tires since 2019;' were they installed
new three years ago, or did OP just buy the vehicle three years ago?
There is (should be) a DOT date code on the tires (if there isn't, chuck
them NOW). The tires could have sat in a hot warehouse for a couple
years, and that has to be considered. My goto is Michelin, but I've got
sets of other brands on a couple vehicles that I don't hate.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?gclid=CjwKCAjwx7GYBhB7EiwA0d8oe95O0cze_5curJnnU0hi2ck6SdvdojfgqLT7SaN3OaiNACn8-PPx_hoCyEoQAvD_BwE&techid=11&ef_id=CjwKCAjwx7GYBhB7EiwA0d8oe95O0cze_5curJnnU0hi2ck6SdvdojfgqLT7SaN3OaiNACn8-PPx_hoCyEoQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3756!3!354820920605!e!!g!!how%20to%20read%20tire%20dates&gclsrc=aw.ds
On 8/29/2022 3:59 AM, Jeff Scarbrough wrote:
> 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
>> 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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