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08-06-2015, 08:00 PM
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Tire question
I am getting my pop up ready for the my first (and probably only) camping trip this year. I was checking the tire pressure and I noticed one of the tires has 3 or 4 small cracks in the sidewall. They aren't very big (about 1/2 inch long). Is the tire still okay to use?
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08-06-2015, 08:20 PM
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I will say no. The general rule of thumb is to replace tires after 5 years regardless of miles driven.
Cracks are not a good sign at all.
Sounds like you just need to get a couple new tires.
Enjoy your camping trip. 
Vin.
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08-06-2015, 08:29 PM
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what^^^^^he said
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08-06-2015, 08:58 PM
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Would my local RV dealer sell tires or do I need to go to a place that sells tires specifically? I'm kicking myself now for not checking them sooner.
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08-06-2015, 09:05 PM
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i would go to a tire shop.
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08-06-2015, 09:16 PM
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The only problem now is I don't own any jack stands. I'm wondering if I took my camper to my local Tire Warehouse if they would be able to take the tires off for me.
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08-06-2015, 09:17 PM
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pull it to the tire shop.
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08-06-2015, 09:32 PM
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Yes my local belle tire will change the tires right on the trailer.
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08-06-2015, 09:38 PM
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Thank you all for your help. I think I'll feel a lot safer with two new tires.
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08-06-2015, 09:52 PM
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If those tires are the original ones, you have been lucky. Replace them now.
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08-06-2015, 09:54 PM
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After the new tires are installed, you might want to order some TP sensors such as TST http://tsttruck.com/
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08-06-2015, 10:34 PM
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I replaced my factory Trail Express tires after only 2800 miles. Found Maxxis M8008 at: Onlinetires.com - MAXXIS - M8008 RADIAL TRAILER
for 456.00 shipped to my door. I then went to Discount Tires and they want around 550.00 + mount/balance and they don't stock them so they had to be order. I showed them the price from online tires and told them I would just order from onlinetires and have them do the mount/balance. They quickly changed their tone and said they would beat that onlinetire price. Took only 2 days and they had them. Ended up being under 500.00 for 4 tires, mounted and balanced. We've logged over 3,000 miles on them this year and my TT no longer sways and it pulls like a dream.. might mention went from "C" to "D" rated. I also went with steel valve stem and had tires balanced with the TPMS sensors on.
2x on the TST I ended up with these because I wanted the booster.. http://www.vulcantire.com/tst_507rv_...FRCCaQodDJMAtg
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08-07-2015, 06:30 AM
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Booster is usually not required with a popup....
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08-07-2015, 10:59 AM
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I have no idea if they are the original tires as I a the 4th owner of the camper. At best they are 4 years old because that is how long I have owned the camper. I can't quite tell what the size is so I hope my local tire warehouse has some in stock.
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