View Poll Results: What should we do?
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Go for it, nothing will happen in 500 miles and 100 degree heat
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Play it safe and get a new tire on Monday
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07-01-2018, 03:08 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Another "what would you do?" question
Getting ready this morning to pack up and leave Cherry Hill Park for our 500 mile trip home when I notice the passenger front tire:
So my dear internet friends: Do we risk it and proceed home, or do we stay and take it to a tire shop? (Note that we're already paid through tomorrow anyway here at the campground.)
Edit with more info: Coach is 4 years old so tires are at least that old (was planning on replacing them before next season anyway). The tire in question does get the most sunlight when in storage.
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07-01-2018, 03:21 PM
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Member
State: California
Posts: 33
THOR #5999
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I definitely wouldn't take that risk. I think you should replace the tire.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Thor RV Forum mobile app
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07-01-2018, 03:41 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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To be clear we are going to a tire shop tomorrow, but what would be the point of a poll knowing the answer first LOL.
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07-01-2018, 04:06 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SOB 2014 Meridian 36M
State: Washington
Posts: 981
THOR #7205
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
To be clear we are going to a tire shop tomorrow, but what would be the point of a poll knowing the answer first LOL.
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IF, you carry a spare, you could have that put on the front. Then you can shop for a complete set once you are home. Then, you won't potentially have one mismatch tire.
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Wenatchee, WA
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07-01-2018, 04:28 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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There's two things that I don't mess with:
Married women
Tires that look like that!
I'd get that tire replaced A.S.A.P.
The potential for serious problems is just not worth it...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-01-2018, 04:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 24TX (Formerly)
State: California
Posts: 1,459
THOR #5821
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Absolutely tire shop, probably replace at least the front tires, maybe all of them. I have had tires come apart on the road, it is not an enjoyable experience at all, and potentially very dangerous.
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07-01-2018, 04:56 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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All the other outside tires look ok. Will probably replace the front two. Will know more in the AM.
Carrying a spare would just mean I'd have to call someone to swap it out. Probably would be on the road today, though, if I had one.
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07-01-2018, 05:17 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Your Baby's gonna lover her new pair of shoes!
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-01-2018, 05:45 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Crossroads
Model: CF32BL
State: Mississippi
Posts: 1,030
THOR #121
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Looks can be very deceiving when it comes to tires. That is dry rot on the tire. I would assume that all of those tires were made on the same date. weather is hot out highway is hotter change them all they are probably rotted on the inside
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2008 CrossRoads CF32Bl pushing a 2007 Dodge 2500
Traveling with Hoover, Rainbow and Sunshine
The wonder Schnauzers
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07-01-2018, 07:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: Washington
Posts: 270
THOR #8606
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Yep, dry rot on tire. Very good reason to keep your tires clean and covered in storage, along with a tire dressing to protect rubber.
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07-01-2018, 07:56 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Siesta Sprinter 24ST
State: Florida
Posts: 602
THOR #2812
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Check for any warranty coverage. Some tire warranties are for 6 years, prorated on tread wear.
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Pensacola, Florida
2016 Siesta 24ST
1972 Moto Guzzi Eldorado
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07-02-2018, 12:34 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,672
THOR #11781
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You have to go with your gut, but in my 20 years of motorhome driving all my flats occured on tires that had no checking.
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Lt Keefer
2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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07-02-2018, 01:48 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29M
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 223
THOR #10254
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I'd replace it.
Jamie- you keep your RV covered, right? Do you also use tire covers?
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US Army vet- 82nd Airborne Div
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07-02-2018, 02:16 AM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Only covered in winter. Tires aren't covered, however they are shaded by the RVs on either side in the storage lot--except this one.
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07-02-2018, 11:27 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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I think Jamie knows the answer and is deciding on which card gives him the most "cash back bonus". Also, storing tires on grass or dirt for extended periods will do more dry rot damage than the sun ever will. Enjoy the peace of mind with those new tires today.
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-02-2018, 11:35 AM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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LOL yup getting all 6 as I type. Great tire place here in DC: D & D Tires recommended by Cherry Hill Park.
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07-03-2018, 02:57 AM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Epilogue: No issues for the 500 mile trip home with new tires--even rode a lot better with the new sneakers.
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07-03-2018, 11:11 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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Wanna get a complete new rebuild on the camper...put new tires on her or give her a good bath.
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-03-2018, 11:52 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
Epilogue: No issues for the 500 mile trip home with new tires--even rode a lot better with the new sneakers.
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Now THAT'S what we like to hear!!
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-03-2018, 11:59 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Texas
Posts: 6,187
THOR #2121
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
.....cut.....
Carrying a spare would just mean I'd have to call someone to swap it out. Probably would be on the road today, though, if I had one.
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For what it’s worth after the fact, replacing a front tire on an E-Series is easy as long as you are not too old and or have physical limitations, which I assume you don’t since you added manual stabilizer jacks.
I’ve done mine (both Class C and van) many times; mostly for maintenance. It’s not that much harder than a car tire, just takes longer. Jack is very easy to use, and you have 8 lugs instead of 5. If parked on fairly level pavement or concrete, it shouldn’t take more than twice as long as a car tire.
By the way, buying new tires was the right thing to do. When I had a blow out last year on much older tires, the inner layers of tire appeared a lot worse than the outer that could be seen. Granted, some of the cracking seen on this picture may have occurred while rolling to a stop from Interstate speed.
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