Tire Sidewall Cracking - New Tires

JamesDow

 
Recently I noted some sidewall cracking on my 2018 5-wide standard with original tires.
While the cracking was not outrageous, it was a small concern.
The original tires ( Castle Rock ST175/80R13 C91L ) with a date stamp hat read 4416 (44th week of 2016).
This indicates the tires were 8 years old.
The spare tire had never been used and did not show sidewall cracking.
I debate replacing the spare, but in the end replaced all three tires.
My choice was Carlisle Radial Trail HD  ST175/80 R 13  91M C1 (Rebranded as "Carlstar")
Got the Carlisle tires for $80 each from Discount Tire.
I could have got a better deal at Walmart for nearly the identical tires, but I did not want to bother.
With new tires, I should have better peace of mind on my next camping adventure.

 
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Sharon_is_SAM

We used Carlisle on our TaB.  How many miles did you have on the originals?

SueBHunny

I put Carlisles on my T@G a couple of years ago.  They've been great!

JamesDow

@Sharon-is-SAM, I do not know how many miles on my original Castel Rock tires, since I bought it used late in 2018.
My guess would be between, 12,000 - 14,000 
It was the tire age that made me make the changeout.
I off road on level 3 areas on a semi regular basis for short distances (<60).
A lot of my camping is desert type and my T@G storage, is also very desert like.
I think I will put some sort of tire cover on when in storage.
 

Sharon_is_SAM

Best to protect from UV.  Cover is a good idea.

UpNort

If you got 8 years on your tires and you store your camper outdoors, I would say that your tires didn't owe you anything. As Sharon_is_Sam has mentioned UV and oxidation will degrade the rubber.