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fj12ryder
Platte City, MO
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Joined: 08/19/2003
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IMO if those were "E" rated Westlakes, you were lucky you got them to run as long as you did. Those tires are some that should be retired (HAR) early. Six years is about 2 years too long.
Howard and Peggy
"Don't Panic"
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TXiceman
Bryan, TX
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Not only do tire age and deteriorate due to UV damage, ozone causes tire deterioration. Ozone is in the air and can get to the spare even under the trailer.
Ken
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2023 Cougar 22MLS, toted with a 2022, F150, 3.5L EcoBoost, Crewcab, Max Tow, FORMER Full Time RVer. Travel with a standard schnauzer and a Timneh African Gray parrot
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Splashers3
Oakville, MD
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I kept my 6 yr old Westlake "G" rated spare under my 5ver. However, I bought a new tire and wheel, along with replacing the 4 tires on the rig. Replaced the Westlakes with Hercules H-901 STs. So I now have 6 "G" rated tires. I carry the new 6th tire in my rig's basement. I hope the Hercs perform as well as the Westlakes did.
2017 GMC 3500 Sierra Denali, C/C, D/A, DRW, w/40gal Aux tank, 18K B&W Patriot.
2019 Cedar Creek Hathaway, 34RL2 - w/Bells & Whistles and disc brakes
Traded 2009 Cedar Creek Silverback, GII, 32 WRL
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