Thread: Tire age?
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Old 04-15-2018, 08:53 AM   #6
Chuck v
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Restorium,

Your 10 year old tires should have been unconditionally replaced per the Michelin rule noted above -- but in a heavy vehicle like a motor home, earlier is better. Glad there was no major damage from the blowout or any injuries.

The only way for the steel to rust is to have air and some moisture preset -- which would mean the sidewalls were cracked or otherwise compromised. When inspecting tires look closely at the side wall condition, even on the side facing toward the center line of the vehicle. Look for the distributed fine line cracks of aging as well as any individual 'bruise' spots from hitting a curb or island...

Chuck
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