tires can wear out from the inside. I am concerned about my RV trailer tires, bought new in 2004 and have only about 8,000 miles on them. They still look great. Should I be concerned about them being wearing out "from the inside?"
2007-03-06 04:15:36 · 7 answers · asked by Bluebeard 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
"Tire aging" has been a heated topic of discussion in the tire industry for about the last 7-8 years (since the big Firestone/Explorer recall). There is absolute consensus that tires can fail due to age. There is no such agreement on how long a time period that takes. Neither the RMA or most tire manufacterers have a definate recommendation on tire maximum age. Ford recommends taking tires out of service after 10 years. It is worth noting that no tire manufacturer has a factory warranty longer than 5 years though.
I suggest to my customers that they take tires out of service that are more than 7 years old. I recommend them after 10 years. If your tires are from 2004 I wouldn't worry about any age-related failures.
2007-03-06 09:25:50 · answer #1 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if they are that new, and have not set for long periods of time, which can cause flat spots. The flat spots will cause an imbalance, which will be noticeable when towing. To avoid flat spots, move the trailer a foot or so each month when in storage.
The only way I can think of that they could "wear out on the inside" would be age cracks, which also show up on the outside. If you are really worried about it, have one dismounted and inspected. If one tire shop tells you it needs to be replaced, take it to another for a second opinion.
2007-03-06 04:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by J.R. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In storage this means tire rot.
Usually tires won't start showing signs of this until you go on the road. then it will feel like a lumber wagon with no wheels.
only 2-3 years old, You are not close to having this issue unless you store in in 4 feet of water. Just check pressure and enjoy them. I would look at replacing them at this avg mileage in about 6-7 years from new. just to be safe.
2007-03-06 04:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... what do they mean by wearing out from the inside is the tire is leaking air and there is no holes or nail to be found.
Have you ever experience tire with leaking air?
Sometimes when you fill up a tire with proper air pressure, it leaks all out after few days... thats when it wear out from the inside.
Its not really a big deal, the tire won't blow up or go on ski when you drive.
2007-03-06 04:22:10 · answer #4 · answered by steak5959 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only way your tires will wear from the inside out is if there is ALOT of crud inside or if the tires are ran overloaded or to low on air pressure. other wise there is nothing to wear them from the inside !
2007-03-06 04:22:12 · answer #5 · answered by huntnyou 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, they are wearing out cause of non allinment or carrying too much weight. weight presses on the spring and the wheel curves outwards leaving most of the weight pressure on the inner side hence, most were on one side than the other, also tire pressure can cause this, or a bent axle leaving the wheels not running in the same direction as you drive
2007-03-06 04:24:44 · answer #6 · answered by brian m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-03-06 06:44:39 · answer #7 · answered by gejandsons 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋