OK, after reading 3 pages of comments I will add my $0.02! First I am not now or have ever been affiliated with any tire company or distributor. Over the years Michelins have been my favorite tire, long lasting good ride and good performance for the price paid. Before my current class C I had a class A, A 2005 the tires were probably 2004, (or earlier). I traded it last November with about 30K miles, no apparent dry rot issues from what I saw, good tread. I do not cover the tires, nor do I use any "protectant" on the tires. After I traded it a week or two later the dealer called to tell me that one of the tires was bad with dry rot! I went over and asked him to show me since they looked good to me. I had forgotten 4 years after I purchased the Class A I ran over a spike or something and had to call road service, they did not have Michelins but I replaced the one tire with a Firestone, that was the one that had shown the dry rot issue!! Personal experiences can sway some one way or another and no amount of "logic" will convince them they may be wrong. As I stated I am not affiliated with any tire manufacturer or distributor, and I am not "rich" but I will spend a few extra bucks and buy Michelins for any and/or all my vehicles!!
TyroneandGladys wrote: We replace our tires at the 4 year mark no matter how good the tires look or how much tread is left. You can argue all day long about this issue but here is the bottom line. If I am wrong your right and I could have used the tires another 4 years I wasted $1600.00 If I am right and your wrong you could have thousands of dollars in damage to your RV and you possibly could have an accident causing someone serious injury or death.
I personally am not going to gamble the life of any one for $1600.00
4 years is very conservative --- industry recommended is 7 years, but if you got the money, and you like the peace of mind, all the more power to you.
We go for 4 years since we live in the Phoenix area. Last August the temp never got below 90 for the entire month. As far as the money goes again if I am wrong I wasted it if your wrong ???
I replaced our Michelins at 6.5 years due to cracks 1/8 inch deep in the sidewalls. It was a rental for 4 years before we got it. I never covered the tires, didn't drive over the winter and did use tire polish thinking it would help. Bought new Michelins at Costco and a set of tire covers. Threw the polish away.
TyroneandGladys wrote: We replace our tires at the 4 year mark no matter how good the tires look or how much tread is left. You can argue all day long about this issue but here is the bottom line. If I am wrong your right and I could have used the tires another 4 years I wasted $1600.00 If I am right and your wrong you could have thousands of dollars in damage to your RV and you possibly could have an accident causing someone serious injury or death.
I personally am not going to gamble the life of any one for $1600.00
4 years is very conservative --- industry recommended is 7 years, but if you got the money, and you like the peace of mind, all the more power to you.
We go for 4 years since we live in the Phoenix area. Last August the temp never got below 90 for the entire month. As far as the money goes again if I am wrong I wasted it if your wrong ???
If I am wrong, the issue will show up as cracks that is visible in the course of a normal walk-around inspection I do (which you can do) every time before I take a long trip.
And if the cracks are bad, I will be asking Michelin to warranty the tires as their warranty is six years from the date of purchase.
Now it is possible that damage that do not show up on the visual inspection / walk around causes a failure --- but that can happen to you at 4 years or me at 7 years.
Like I said, it is your money, and if 4 years make you comfortable, go for it.
Don't forget about replacing the spare at some point!
I do not know what the original poster on the Michelin statement knows for sure.
I do know a very close friend of mine has a Dodge pickup he bought new 04 or 05 supercab and he now is on either his 6th or 7th set because of cracking. So far they have stood behind him on this. This I know to be a fact!!! Jb
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TyroneandGladys wrote: We replace our tires at the 4 year mark no matter how good the tires look or how much tread is left. You can argue all day long about this issue but here is the bottom line. If I am wrong your right and I could have used the tires another 4 years I wasted $1600.00 If I am right and your wrong you could have thousands of dollars in damage to your RV and you possibly could have an accident causing someone serious injury or death.
I personally am not going to gamble the life of any one for $1600.00
4 years is very conservative --- industry recommended is 7 years, but if you got the money, and you like the peace of mind, all the more power to you.
We go for 4 years since we live in the Phoenix area. Last August the temp never got below 90 for the entire month. As far as the money goes again if I am wrong I wasted it if your wrong ???
If I am wrong, the issue will show up as cracks that is visible in the course of a normal walk-around inspection I do (which you can do) every time before I take a long trip.
And if the cracks are bad, I will be asking Michelin to warranty the tires as their warranty is six years from the date of purchase.
Now it is possible that damage that do not show up on the visual inspection / walk around causes a failure --- but that can happen to you at 4 years or me at 7 years.
Like I said, it is your money, and if 4 years make you comfortable, go for it.
Don't forget about replacing the spare at some point!
If the point was ONLY cracks that we could see before leaving on a trip then by all means run the tires till there is no tread or cracking BUT that is not the concern. The concern is sudden tire failure while driving ,on old tires that LOOK great, that can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your RV and or an accident that results in serious injuries or death.
I'd have to agree that heat and Dry air seem to be the culprit.
To make them last longer? I had a neighbor who treated his tires regularly with WD40, his tires didn't seem to weather check.
I've also known people to paint their tires with mineral oil. One guy used a garden sprayer to apply the oil to ALL surfaces of the tires. Made a mess of the dirt patch he did it on, but it didn't grow many weeds either!
Over the years NewsW is correct. From what i've seen and heard Michelin has had problems with their 'hardeners' in some batches of tires. To the point that they do replacements beyond the normal expectations of the their customers. The culprits seem to be some dealers who don't want to participate , and insist on selling you new tires.
Just my opinion, based on things I've read and heard.
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