Are Your Tires a Time Bomb? How to Check!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thanks for watching everyone! A good point several viewers brought up that I failed to mention is how the DATE CODE might only be printed on one side of the tire while the DOT code is often on both. It's possible a tire is mounted "inside out." So if you do not see the code on one side, then check the "back side" of the tire for the date code.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

@@davidweidman8491 TY

[@raymondschneider5217]

As some KZbin influences say, "Many times the tires will 'age out' BEFORE they 'wear out." Liked your video, Josh; good reminder. Y'all Be Safe!

[@Benerman2006]

Just replaced my tires on my TT this year, 3yo Castlerocks to Goodyear endurance. Have a neighbor in the tire industry and says 3 to 5 years max for trailer tires.

[@richardkoch8752]

Josh, excellent video! To add to it....be careful when buying "new" tires also. My son bought a set of new tires from a "major box store" several years ago. I was looking at them sometime later....I understood the DOT code from work.....those "new tires" were three years old when they put them on his truck. Tires in all honesty have a recommended life of 7 years. Even as new tires sitting in the back row of the tire suppliers warehouse they were losing the oil in their composition....they were aging just sitting there. Those "new" tires safely had 4 years left to their lives. I bought a new set of Michelins for my truck this summer....I asked for the DOT date code on my new set before they stuck them on.....wouldn't you know.....they were only three months old! Yay!!!! I'll have many years of safe travel with them with proper care. Point being (finally) is that you even have to check the date code on new tires. The industry standard is that "new" tires up to two years old are acceptable. Personally....I wouldn't accept them older than a year old. Just me though....I worked too many traffic crashes where age and condition of the tires played a major role. After all ....they're the only part of your vehicle touching the road.

[@KCPhotomax]

Hi Josh. Really appreciate your content. Don’t let up on tire safety AT ALL! I just had my first RV blow out two weeks ago coming home from a great camp outting, on my 4 year old (purchased new) unit. Date codes were late 2016 on the tires so 5 ish years old. No checks, no cracks, air pressure checked religiously and BOOM!. I’m still repairing, but it will be well north of $1000 damage with me doing the repairs and not including a new replacement set of tires. Tires are SO important. It cannot be over stressed.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty Kerry. I’ll keep creating as long as you keep watching!!

[@chrisbridgland7212]

I’m from Australia and I constantly see the terrible experiences people over there experience from places like Camping World. What a wonderful opportunity for a business like yours to ‘flourish’ by offering good old fashioned honesty, integrity and back up service which will never go out of fashion! I stand by the theory ‘Look after your customers’ and the rewards will always follow! I wish you every success!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Cheers mate :)

[@landstormer4884]

My 2 cents. My tires were 7 years old. Told my wife “after the next trip we’ll replace the tires”. That was one trip too many. The passenger rear tire blew out on the freeway. $4,500 worth of repairs later I learned a lesson. Get a tire pressure monitoring system and don’t run tires more than 5 years. It sort of ruined the trip. Saving the trip has got to be worth something.

[@rabbi6225]

I’m glad you’re ok. I bought a New to me RV, and the tires looked ok, but I went ahead and swapped them out before our first trip because I feared we would experience your story.

[@landstormer4884]

@@rabbi6225 I think you made the correct decision. Safe travels.

[@bpkmm3048]

Just finished a 4.5 month cross-country trip. I checked tire pressure on the trailer and truck every morning on travel days. Probably the most important thing I did, except visiting my grand babies.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Hope it was smooth sailing!!

[@wandasays5438]

I told my husband and he said "yeah, I know". Well I didn't know. Thank you Uncle Josh!

[@rabbi6225]

Something this important is worth mentioning.

[@wandasays5438]

@@rabbi6225 Absolutely. I even shared this video on my facebook page.

[@debbieperks882]

Yes it matters a lot. I’m still researching everything b4 I purchase. You are extremely helpful. Thank you nerd guy. Your funny.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY Debbie! :)

[@chadmoore3354]

Josh, I just purchased a 2021 2509S and my dealer never mentioned tires. I didn’t even think about them until I saw so many issues in a Facebook group. Had the dealer taken the time to discuss the tires I would’ve known my lug wrench wouldn’t fit or the jack I have wouldn’t work. If I got a flat going down the road my family would’ve been stranded. I feel dealers should talk about this with newbies. I would’ve bought the equipment I needed on the spot. Dealer lost that sale. I’m still shocked Rockwood would give me a TPMS system with no way to change the tire. I mean, thanks TPMS for telling me I have a blow out but if I hadn’t done my own research I wouldn’t be able to change the tire out.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Well the good news is your Rockeood should have factory Goodyears Unless you added the sport tire package in which case you have some bigger west lakes

[@chadmoore3354]

@@JoshtheRVNerd Good years! After watching your video now I know how to check the date. 👍🏻🙌🏼

[@CaseyGpdx]

Our 2016 28BHBE purchased in 2015 rocked its original tires for 4 years. Got new micilians (I can’t spell at 1 am) in 2019.

[@robertard8957]

Robert here. Learned a new "wrinkle" today. Better go out and check our truck tires. Good video by the way.🙂

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty Robert

[@lalathorpe6852]

Thank you for this information! You are the person to teach RV’s.. thanks a Josh!

[@2busysecretary]

I really appreciate your effort to share truthful information. Remember though, people are going to do what people want to do in spite of information. I know women who have their nails done all the time and they are driving everywhere on bald tires and no oil changes. I'm sure men do the same silly things too. However, thank you for letting people know.

[@markbruzee6047]

Thanks, Josh. I NEVER knew about the DOT Date stamp

[@timengle3042]

Thank you for your videos. We have taken them to heart and they have helped us ALOT. We have a 1985 Yellowstone 5th wheel that we recently, reluctantly replaced all 4 tires. They were at least 18 years old.. They showed NO signs at ALL of needing to be replaced on the outside. Treads and sidewalls were in perfect condition. However after we changed the tires the tire guy showed us where one was starting to separate on the inside. SAVED us from a potential disaster. Great video and advice shared. 👍 Thank you again. Have a great weekend.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Wow! Those are some old tires! I think you did the right thing updating them. They might look ok, but structurally things like their sidewalls were without a doubt degraded

[@adamjetter1581]

I work for a major tire manufacturer. Most trailers don't come with a major brand. Theres not much to do with warranty since you dont typically rotate or balance and align like your truck. Swap em out every 4-5 years regardless. Or 2-3 years for the oem lower cost that comes on most manufacturers. It's the only piece you have in contact of the asphalt and at 65-70 mph the contact patch gets even smaller than the footprint you see parking it in your driveway. They are rubber too my friends, so do your research and maintenance them like you would your rv roof. Every time you come home or leave for a trip check ✔ them out!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY Adam

[@Daccart]

Great video! We have a class A and the information on the tires aging out it is even more confusing I find.

[@ChristopherKnN]

Thank you for this. This is probably the most RV/trailer specific thing. Your car tires will wear out long before they date out. Most people only inspect tires for tread and inflation and never consider degradation. Very few RV owners will ever wear out tires before they date out.

[@lanedelker9161]

Great tips again Josh. I had heard 5-7 years for trailer tires. But the one thing most people forget is the spare. Just checked mine before this last trip. Looked like I just bought it. The DOT code went all the way back to the year of my 5th wheel, 2007. Oops. Getting an extra tire before next season.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

5-7 is a really good policy At 10 no question - swap them out

[@carolinebeck807]

I was also thinking 5 to 7 years was the recommended time to replace a tire. Depends on how much the tire is used and the compounds being distributed in the tire.

[@captnron4498]

Josh, my tires were 3 yrs old and less than 5k on them, Castle (China bombs) Rock tires. A friend warned me that 2 were not looking good and 20 minutes on the road heading home and boom. Straight to the nearest tire store and Goodyear Endurance on all 4 and the spare. I will let you know how these wear.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Sorry to hear you had that experience. I think you will be happy with the Goodyear’s

[@stevegriffin1413]

Well done! Glad my comment on tire age helped inspire a video!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thanks again! Keep the ideas coming!

[@crazycatlady7190]

Bless your heart Josh! Thanks so much for keeping these type videos coming. Suggestion for future would be the trailer frame, how made, rust and things to watch for etc.

[@dennissadler739]

Great information! I've been thinking about replacing the tires on our 2011 Jayco pop-up and you convinced me!

[@black08mustang]

If there is no date code look on the other side of the tire. Some manufacturers only put a date code on one side. I found this is the case with some Big O tires I had. Josh LOVE the videos keep up the good work. I hope when I am ready to upgrade you have what we are looking for.

[@watchmanonthewall14]

Josh, bought my new trailer and tow vehicle five years ago. The tow vehicle has 23,000 miles on it and the tires had some good tread on them, but I recently replaced the tires because there were micro tears on two of the sidewalls, very close to the rim. I have been told that with older tires, most of the time a problem can occur with sidewalls, not the tread. As for my trailer, even when it sits for a while, I check the tire pressure maybe every month or two, and if they are low a few pounds, I put air into them. If the trailer sits for up to six months, I move it about a foot, so as to try as best as possible to prevent the formation of flat spots on the tires.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

All good practices

[@lindamay1654]

Love your videos Josh. Would love more on maintenance issues like brakes and such. As a brand new owner of a used rig, I'm greatful and I appreciate all the knowledge I've gained from your videos! I would love to see more on any upgrades that would lend to overall safety of pulling and using an RV! Again,.thank you!

[@robertgilliam7668]

Really good information as always. I upgraded the tires on my truck when I bought an RV and then upgraded the tires on the RV a year after I bought it. If you have any concerns about your tires, like I did, you should think about changing them.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Great tip!

[@CC-fx4nn]

Great video! I know first hand how having a $350 tire blow out on an RV can cause around $3,100 (or more) worth of damage to the RV itself. When I purchased my latest RV in 2018 I found the new tires that came with the trailer would not hold air over a period of time. After a couple of trips in the new trailer I just replaced the whole set with Goodyear Endurance tires......problem solved. It just isn't worth the hassle (or safety issues) dealing with questionable tires. You can't really put a price on the value of not having these kinds of problems. Happy Camping!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty for sharing your experience

[@daviddouglass7662]

I took you're earlier and purchased Sailun tires. Now 2 yrs old an running great.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Sailuns are legit. Montana owner forums continue to praise them

[@daviddouglass7662]

@@JoshtheRVNerd Wish u guys were closer to southern Indiana. Would like to trade in our Grand Design 337rls for something a little smaller.

[@bob847vid]

Sometimes if a date code is missing on a tire the tire may be mounted backward on the wheel/rim. Check on the other side of the tire, under the car. I had a new tire mounted like that from a big used car dealer recently.

[@brya104]

Never knew about the Dot birthday date of the tire thank you for that

[@587G]

With the pandemic and all, many tires are on Back Order!! Especially Goodyear Endurance. I did find 4 of the at Discount Tire and replaced the inexpensive (being nice) China Trail Kings. Less than 1500 miles had a blow out on one on my 2021 Cougar Half Ton Fifth Wheel, 30RLS. I'm not taking any chances. Bought the Goodyears, thru your great advice and already sold the originals on Craigslist. Gained.... added piece of mind!! Thanks Josh, like others have repeatedly said.... your videos are the best!! Please address wheel bearings....

[@AlaskaErik]

The first thing I did when I bought both my new trailers was to replace the China bomb tires with Goodyear Endurance tires. Goodyear Endurance tires are all made in the USA and they're rated for speeds up to 87 MPH. A lot of China bomb tires are only speed rated to 65 MPH. Even if you're buying a brand new trailer, immediately replace the tires if they say "Made in China" on them. I found that out the hard way with a brand new cargo trailer.

[@robertauther7374]

Thank you Josh. I check mine and they are made on weeks 32, 34, and 36 weeks of 2020. August last year on my 2020 East to West Alta

[@boondocker71]

Thanks for the info, as for the blank space, in my experience sometimes tire companies only put the date code on one side. You may have to find a way to see the back side of the tire. Thanks for sharing.

[@charlieb9954]

Great info Josh!! I never knew they aged tires in that manner.

[@velodjk2975]

What I did was look at the date code (mid-2020), and set a Google calendar reminder a couple of years in the future. I will be replacing Castle Rocks with Goodyears so I don't want to go much past 2-3 years.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Brilliant

[@peades5896]

Thanks for the information, I wish I had known sooner!

[@seanambramurray9237]

Thanks for the info 👍we appreciate your time

[@danarcher6749]

you should check and show on every used rv review . make it a part of your routine.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I have been trying to do it more often on slightly older rigs

[@richardwarren7492]

Good Vid Josh. 10 years is a reachhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. So many factors involved, UV, smog, temps, sitting and flattening (remember that thumping for 10 to 12 miles, pressure and all the usual road hazard and care. Personally I wouldn't go more than 5 years max.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I've always personally felt 10 was a bit much myself. Every "Guide" I saw indicated that. I think if you get 10 years, then "good job. You won. NOW SWITCH THEM OUT!" lol

[@clunkdunwad4714]

had to do a lot of fast forwarding to get to the pertinent details but in the end this was good info

[@TheBirdandEagle]

Keep up the great work. Thank you.

[@philipraithel2700]

Great information! I was recently able to use these date codes to look at the age of a "brand new" spare tire on a pickup truck, learned that the spare on a 2006 pickup was made in 2005, and after learning that changed not only the four regular tires but the spare as well.

[@loriw2661]

I’ve always changed mine out when they’re 5 years old. I was always told that 5-6 years old was when you should change them out. This is definitely a question that has so many different answers. Because tires are so important, I’m going to stick with the 5 year rule just to be safe. My parents had 2 blow outs during their RVing years. One was at 5.5 years old and the 2nd was at 6.3 years old. The tread looked great and the sides looked good too. They could’ve run over something though……who knows. I appreciate your videos, Josh. It brings attention to the issue and that’s important!

[@asphaltadventurer]

Depends on MANY variables. If a previous owner abused them by overspeeding/overloading for the first year before you bought the unit, the life will be much shorter. Starting from new, if you keep them covered, use them monthly to prevent flat spots, keep them inflated, and use stabilizers to take a little stress off them, they could conceivably be used up to 10 years. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmjWlHt_q8-seM0 However, if I owned a single axle trailer, if you have a blowout, the whole side of your rig is resting on the axle, so I wouldn't run them as long. Depends on personal preference, budget, safety, and maintenance.

[@joesainato8051]

Great segment. I am in the same bed as a few other comments on here. 6 years on truck/car and 5 on trailer tires. And purchase good tires not one that are $89 it will bite you. Also take the 15 minutes before the trip to check pressure and fill to recommend spec

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Checking that air pressure before leaving is a HUGE deal

[@Namelessforever_]

Great vid! My buddy had his trailer tire blow out this year while on the road! Old tires, not good! I’d love to see a vid with your opinions on servicing the bearings etc. Thanks man 🤙

[@misstbikini]

Thank u for doing this video, im not always with a mister and this is super helpful ❤️

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You're a strong independent woman ;)

[@dewaynemiguel3349]

In our big rigs we started running nitrogen in the tires it made such a difference I run it in my private vehicles it keeps tire pressure more stable and prevents tires overheating

[@rollierl]

thanks for the heads up Josh kudos to you

[@ryanpreston5910]

Planned on changing mine in the spring because they are 5 years old. I had 75 psi when I pulled out to leave. Had 2 blowouts on the way home from Mammoth Cave. I turned really sharp to the left at my last gas stop to reach a pump. Must have messed up the belts on the driver side or something. one blew 5 mile down the road pulled over and changed it, then the other on the driver side blew a few miles later. Had load range E Gonna try the new to find a heavier load range for a 15” rim next.

[@sherriweber7105]

Thank you Josh! Very good tips. I know I would if I had an older camper with old tires make sure to get all new tires just in case. I had a tire or 2. blow out leaving the lot. Thank you Josh for the video.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Wow.. leaving a lot??

[@timalmich1964]

Mine are less than five years old and are junk. We had a blow out while on vacation. Miner damage to rv I fixed that my self. And I ordered four new tires. Don’t what it to happen again thanks for the info.

[@jos9569]

what about the spare?

[@crazyman3157]

Definitely a good video Josh. The next hot topic is: what tire brand should I put on as a replacement? Good Year Endurance is all the rage but with that being said, many reports are they are hard to come by so what are say the top 4 brands per say that have the best history as options for replacement tires on a RV? Safety over price is my way of thinking. At the end of that I need to go look at the date codes on my travel trailer tires. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I need to do some tire learning but love the idea

[@thecasualrver]

I'm a professional tire nerd, i.e. Vehicle dynamics/product development test engineer, chassis and tires. Here is my advice, if your RV tends to sit often and for long periods of time, at the 5 year old mark, I highly recommend to have the tires inspected by a professional tire specialist, the tire must be dismounted from the wheel and inspected from the inside. I would be happy to go into the chemistry, science, materials and construction behind my statement. I offen speak at RV rallies and seminars, and tell them the same.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

*THANK YOU* for sharing this :)

[@davidcantrell5763]

Great stuff Josh as always. As a NRVIA certified RV inspector we use NTSB's recommendation of no more than 6 years on the tires. As others have mentioned, if the code isn't on the outside, it will be on the inside sidewall. I REAL pain when inspecting Class Cs and As. Keep that PSI and GVWR where it should be and don't over-speed the tires.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Appreciate the info. I personally agree with the shorter window

[@j.l.thomas3912]

Great video, Josh. Take it from me, there is nothing scarier than a blowout on a busy expressway. Unfortunately, our tires had less than 1000 miles on them. Kwleystone slapped on Sterling Sport tires at the factory - they are also know as "China Bombs". Maybe you can address the dangerous tires some manufacturers put on their trailers. If only Mike Wallace was around to investigate....

[@chuckbakker5041]

Good subject and I appreciate the info!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY

[@46fd04]

I bought a 2011 KZ Durango trailer in late 2019. The trailer was built in June 2010. The tires were date stamped 2009. The tires were were more than one year old when the trailer was built. I replaced the tires when I took possession.

[@pilotsharkuas]

Some good information. Thanks for taking the time to get it out. CAVU!

[@debbieslawnbusters]

We was just talking about TIRES!!! THANKS FOR THE INFO..... SEEMS WE HAVE 3 YEARS TO GO... NOW,,COVER THE TOP QUALITY BRANDS..NEXT!!! LOVE YOU

[@randyrainwater983]

5 - 7 years is what i’ve Seen on most tire manufacturing sites and Discount Tires also.

[@TheBandit7613]

For those living in the desert southwest, 5 year old tires, I wouldn't tow it across the street. I replace trailer tires every 3 years. The heat and dryness kills them.

[@felishagathright4013]

Thank you for the time & information!

[@jofrazier-hansen4097]

Cool info. Thanks

[@stevem268]

we tow long distances, our annual trip is usually 5000 miles plus. our present trailer(our 3rd) was 11 yrs old when we bought it and virtually unused for all of it's life. well, i wish i had known about this, the tires were original and looked new in every respect. of course 1000 miles from home one tire lost most of its tread, it just peeled off! tire guy in a nearby town educated me about the date codes and we bought new tires all around

[@Ellis1127]

Great information as always!

[@kash7865]

I use the metal valve stem cap with a gasket in them on all my vehicles . That way if valve stem goes bad it will either hold air or let it out slower the plastic caps will blow off and sudden lost of air.

[@jos9569]

Many TPMS require metal stems.

[@mikelowe835]

Great job explaining how tires are dated.

[@TD907-r5e]

Great job Josh. It was very informative. 🤠🤠🤠

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY Larry!!

[@DavidHBurkart]

Thanks Josh. Spot on!! Good on ya!

[@johnbaker1039]

How timely, just wondering if my tires were up for a 1000 mile trip, thanks Josh!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Any time!

[@SK-qt1rm]

Also, when buying new tires, checkout the date code. Keep them honest and not selling you the Two years on-the-shelf tires.

[@822dennis]

Great video ... I subscribed. Thanks again for the info.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Welcome to the #HaylettNation

[@richardcabrera1583]

Great information! Thank you

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bengorrell2658]

I live in the desert southwest, I call summer "tire season" due to extreme heat tires dont hold up, after 4 or 5 years they should be replaced

[@billchesney8949]

X2

[@muzerhythm2242]

Love these tips! Especially this one I can apply to any vehicle. 😁

[@shawnmckinzie9481]

Great video great video keep up the good work josh.

[@robbaxter6146]

Excellent information for a first year RVer. How about some advice on tire monitors…like do the screw on transmitters stress the tire valve and cause loss of tire pressure (vs internal). Replace the rubber valve with metal or internal?

[@pkarowic]

Hey Josh, love the video for sure. Just a little feedback for you. You stated that tires can last up to 10 years on your RV. I was thinking does this mean unlimited miles? Some newbies may think that RV tires go by age and not miles. Hey, some people will pick this up but others not so much. Again, just a little feedback. Don't be mad, 🥺

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Of course not regarding unlimited miles. But if you can manage to actually physically wear out tires then my hat’s off to you. That’s like actually finishing a tube of chapstick

[@jayt6215]

Good info. Good thoughts. My understanding is that tire construction makes a difference. Many trailer tires are NOT steel belted radials. The bonding of the belt to the rubber is a concern. Steel and rubber do not bond without a primer. Remember the Ford Explorer and Bridgestone (?) Tire concerns? Steel belt delaminated from rubber. Nylon belted are different and last longer. Of course, only a tire expert or manufacturer could tell you for sure. And you know that won't be a number but rather a process diagram or what ifs.

[@carlworks4409]

I had a 2 year old OEM tire blow while on a short trip between local campgrounds. Fortunately I had TPMS installed and the only damage was to a fender skirt because I quickly pulled over to the beginning of an off ramp. The tire was properly inflated to cold pressure at 65 degrees and I had noted just before the blowout it ha risen to 71 which is within tolerance. After changing the tire we were able to continue the short distance to our new site, but our first move 2 weeks later was to replace every tire on the rig with "E" rated vs "G" and top rated by Consumer Reports. Goodyear Endurance American made vs "china bombs" installed as OEM. The old tires had less than 9000 miles and we did not hit anything in the road. I questioned the tire dealer and they said it was a catastrophic failure. Even with these new tires I will change out at 5 years. I can't strongly enough about one of every RV owners purchases should be a TPMS since most manufacturers locate expensive to repair areas above the wheel wells. A big chunk of heavy rubber with reinforcing belts will flog a a hole through the floor of any RV or tear off chunks of siding. A bonus effect was with the upgrade in tires we noticed an immediate increase in stability and tracking

[@herbertoakleyjr7176]

Great information I learned something new keep it up

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You got it!

[@briannelson2818]

The tire date code could be on just one side of the tire with some manufacturers. I see it all the time working at a auto dealership.

[@kathleenjettlund7617]

How do I determine the correct PSI to run my tires at with a loaded trailer? Love this video, thank you.

[@canadianthought]

There should be an inflation sticker showing ideal pressure, loaded or otherwise.

[@doublediamondrailroad5949]

Max PSI’s are stamped on tire Sidewalls like the DOT Codes.

[@EckdahlWrestling]

Look at the sticker on the side of the camper!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I have a video on that! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3qydnispq-FmZY

[@SK-qt1rm]

Addition to the other remarks, be aware of weather conditions. For instance, 85 psi cold means that the tire has not been driven. But if it is 40 degrees outside, it make 85 read like 82 or 83? Whereas 115 degrees outside will make 85 read like 87ish? If it’s very sunny, one side of the rv will read hider than the other. I tend to check first thing in the morning, keeping my PSI pretty close to the max in cooler weather and 5 psi lower in hotter weather. My recommended is 110PSI and I have my tire minder set to warn me at 122 PSI. The tires regularly get up to 115-118 in the desert after prolonged driving.

[@jamesclapp6940]

THANK YOU JOSH!

[@ewdavis77]

I pushed limits and actually got 7 years out of the same Trail Express that are on unit in video without incident. I will likely replace my Trailer Kings after 3 years tops (if not sooner).

[@crazycritterlady8788]

Thanks Josh! I knew tires had made dates, but I didn't know how to read the date, no clue it was behind the dot code. So I do appricate all your efforts to educate us. When I first bought my first tow behind I parked it and forgot it. Didn't detach the batteries (no disconnect switch), I did clean and drain the tanks, I made sure I had the proper hoses and connections to water power and sewer before I left the lot with it, but didn't know proper maintenance. Much love from So.Cal.💟

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad to help!

[@retiredafce3373]

I love these tips videos!

[@jennyclark2440]

Josh. Can you please do a video on how to pick out a good tire for your camper. I know people talk about the China bombs which I have seen plenty of pictures on. I also have seen Goodyear blow outs. I have heard Goodyear is on backorder so what are some brands to get and which ones to stay away from. Thanks. Love your videos.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

No tire is infallible Road debris can defeat even the best of tires GYE’s are generally considered the go-to option

[@tomballard4794]

Had a boat trailer and while checking the tires I noticed the treads in the center where raised up. The treads looked fine but it looked like the treads where separating from the tire. I changed all four tires and ask the tire deal why this happened, they are only four years old. His answer was I don't know but your lucky you got four years out of them. I have an rv now that is two years old , time for new tires. They are ome.

[@steveearnshaw2216]

Just replaced my China made tires manufactured in August 2018 on my 2020 single axle Surveyor Legend manufactured in October 2019 with Goodyear Endurance tires manufactured in July 2021. I feel better now, especially with just two tires holding up nearly 5,000 pounds of trailer. $350 is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

[@jameskennedy673]

👏👏👍👍👍👍on another great video, keep these kind and all educational videos coming

[@kenpolzel412]

Love your shows!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY Ken!

[@wmschooley1234]

Josh: Please consider adding this tire safety video to the Haylett RV Maintenance & Upkeep section of the Resource tab. Respectfully, WS

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I really need to overhaul that entire page..

[@RNOBGE]

speed rating is another big thing ! new RV's are coming with 61 to 71 mph rated tires and if some one replaced the tires are they the rights speed rating as to how fast we pull the trailer at

[@rabbi6225]

I swap out tires when they get to 50% tread. I don’t play around with tires. Also Goodyear Endurance are a great RV tire.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That's a *solid* policy

[@ConcernedCitizen627]

I had a tire blow out at 10 years. I replaced all 5. Just a reminder be sure to check your spare for air and date.

[@dannyscobee6530]

Good info!!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty Danny

[@larryrobinson7492]

Not sure what year model vehicle you were looking at there but to me that dd11 most likely is April 2011. I realize Dot codes several years ago had week number and year (eg 2218 would be May 2018) but I've noticed tires in the last few years have weird letters and such that have to be figured out different. But 5 yrs is certainly about the end of life on tires of any kind. I would never put cheap tires on anything, do your research and pick the tires you like. I run Toyo Open Country AT3 on my truck, I've heard good reports of Good year Endurance on camper trailers even though Goodyear is usually a terrible brand. FYI I spent 30 years in the automotive business, 21 of that in a Ford Dealership as a Senior Master (highest level) technician. Good video to get people thinking and aware. Good Day