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06-02-2015, 06:35 PM
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Tire Cover Size?
Hi, everybody. Has anyone bought tire covers for their Sunseeker 3010DS with tires size 225/75R16? The tires measure 29 inches across and the sizes of the Adco TyreGards run 27 to 29 and then 30 to 32. Wondering if I should buy the next size up to avoid fighting with them, or if that size will flap around too much in the wind. Thanks!
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06-03-2015, 02:46 PM
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Get one size larger for your front wheels because of the wheel cover
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06-03-2015, 02:50 PM
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Thanks...good idea. Wish they came in pairs instead of sets of four. Will probably go with the bigger size for all. If she comes out of the repair shop. Again.
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06-03-2015, 03:12 PM
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Never seen a reason to use tire covers they really serve no purpose unless your parking for very long periods and don't wash your tire every 3 months or so or to keep rain from splashing dirt on your tires
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06-03-2015, 03:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boso
Never seen a reason to use tire covers they really serve no purpose unless your parking for very long periods and don't wash your tire every 3 months or so or to keep rain from splashing dirt on your tires
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I am given to understand that they are for UV protection, are they not?
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06-03-2015, 03:44 PM
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Goodyear rep told me that driving 20 to 25 miles every couple of months would keep the rubber in good shape as long as you used some soap and water on them also every couple of months also no need to cover if you just did this small amount of maintaince
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06-03-2015, 03:49 PM
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Thanks, Boso...that's interesting, and worth considering. It would be less work (not to mention money) to not cover them, but I hesitate to take maintenance advice from somebody who makes money if I buy new ones. Kind of the "oil change guy says 3 months/3k miles but dealer says 5 months/5k miles" thing...one wants to sell you an oil change and the other wants to sell you a new car. Low level of trust, I guess, especially now that my brand-new rig is back in for repairs for a second time since MDW.
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06-03-2015, 03:57 PM
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I have never used them and you don't see cars covered up and yes I know rv tires last longer than cars do because of miles but I have never seen a tire that was less than 5 years from manufacture date crack that same rep also told me the tires would last longer than the 5 years recommended if they were maintained
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06-03-2015, 03:59 PM
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My point being buy if you just want them but they are not needed
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06-03-2015, 04:01 PM
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That's a good point...my cars live in the garage but, then again, my RV is inside all winter, too. Going to think long and hard before I pop $50 on tire covers. Thanks for the advice...certainly sounds reasonable to me!
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06-03-2015, 05:04 PM
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Tire Cover Size?
X2 on not buying. Especially, if the vehicle is parked indoors.
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06-03-2015, 07:48 PM
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UV light is not the only thing that breaks down rubber. Ozone does too just as much, yet no one keeps their tires in a nitrogen bubble.
Think of it this way... Those tire covers are going to look like crap in 5-7 years and need to be replaced... About the same time you will need to replace your tires anyway due solely on age alone.
Covered or not, it's just not a good idea to roll 14,000lbs on 6-7 year old tires.
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06-05-2015, 01:14 AM
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Why not cover them for $40 is what I say. I just picked up a set at Walmart at that price but worth much more in piece of mind IMHO. I bought the smaller of the two sets- between 29-31 inches if I remember correctly. I've seen what 4 years of sun did to my previous TT tires...
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06-05-2015, 08:17 AM
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Both points are very valid...I will bounce this off DH this weekend. Really appreciate everybody's input!
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06-10-2015, 12:28 PM
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Postscript: DH decided to invest in the tire covers, given the price of the tires and the relatively low investment of the covers. Besides, they look snazzy. I ordered the next size up to fit over the front hubs and to avoid wrestling with them. Thanks again for the input!
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06-10-2015, 01:14 PM
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No worries Happy Rving
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