Preventing tire dry-rot?
10-05-2005, 11:48 PM
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I don't understand why RV tires need to be covered and rotated or such.
I lived on a farm and combines, grain trucks, etc. sat for 9 months at a time without the tires being covered or rotated. NEVER had a problem. Tires lasted for 15 years. Maybe if one lived in Arizona all year ?
Do people cover their boat trailer tires ? Do people cover their car tires ? Only difference is that they get rotated once a day.
I lived on a farm and combines, grain trucks, etc. sat for 9 months at a time without the tires being covered or rotated. NEVER had a problem. Tires lasted for 15 years. Maybe if one lived in Arizona all year ?
Do people cover their boat trailer tires ? Do people cover their car tires ? Only difference is that they get rotated once a day.
10-05-2005, 11:58 PM
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I lived on a farm and combines, grain trucks, etc. sat for 9 months at a time without the tires being covered or rotated. NEVER had a problem. Tires lasted for 15 years. Maybe if one lived in Arizona all year ?
10-06-2005, 05:03 AM
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My daughter in law made me up some custom fit covers for my GN out of marine vinyl. I pull the trailer up on pressure treated wood when parking for long times and spray the tires with tire compound. Brake fluid will also keep them soft as long as you don't get it on any paint.
10-17-2005, 05:06 PM
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Definetly cover the tires to prevent UV damage. Camping World & RV places sell these for about $20/pair, or, cut some plywood.
It is good to keep moisture away fro the tires. I cut some treated plywood to put under the tires. Also, I bought some chaep plastic car matts to serve as a vapor barrier between the tires & the wood. About $8/set, Walmart.
It is good to keep moisture away fro the tires. I cut some treated plywood to put under the tires. Also, I bought some chaep plastic car matts to serve as a vapor barrier between the tires & the wood. About $8/set, Walmart.
10-17-2005, 05:13 PM
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The farm tires are not tube type, they are tubeless.
The tires on our 5er are 9 years old and in perfect condition, other than the tread being thin. In fairness, 3 of the 4 have been replaced due to being wore out.
I just don't see why RV tires need special prevention.
The tires on our 5er are 9 years old and in perfect condition, other than the tread being thin. In fairness, 3 of the 4 have been replaced due to being wore out.
I just don't see why RV tires need special prevention.
10-18-2005, 10:05 PM
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RV tires shouldn't require any special treatment, but they do. Rubber compound just does not last like LT or passenger car tires. They are much more prone to UV damage and exterior cracking(among other issues they have). The old bias ply tires will flat spot, but radials won't. I don't bother jacking up mine up either, just fill to max pressure and drive onto wood blocks.
Cover them if you can, this will prolong life and prevent UV damage. I have found all of my rigs, by 4-5 years max they are in need of replacement, if they haven't blown up by then already(internal separation).
Cover them if you can, this will prolong life and prevent UV damage. I have found all of my rigs, by 4-5 years max they are in need of replacement, if they haven't blown up by then already(internal separation).
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