Blown Tires

[kennyc]

I have a 2005 Jayco Escapade 28. I have blown all 4 dual tires over the last 2 years, 2 in the last few weeks. I trying to determine if things are just coming loose and gauging the tires or the tires just blow after so long. It's got me pretty paranoid. Any suggestions?

[Grumpy]

They should be replaced every 5 -7 years. Especially if it sits more than moves.

[SmokerBill]

What brand of tires were they? Towmax? (Also known as "Blowmax" because of the issues many have had)

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by SmokerBill

What brand of tires were they? Towmax? (Also known as "Blowmax" because of the issues many have had)

It's a motorhome....

[pconroy]

Kenny - it's not like the tires on a car. The weight puts more stress on tires. They may need to be replaced long before the tread has worn off. Everyone plans on new tires in the 5, 7, or 8 year time frame. If those tires are older than that, then it's not unusual to have them fail.

So the first question back to you is: how old were they?

[SmokerBill]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

It's a motorhome....

Thanks Grumpy. I stand corrected.

[WaltW]

On my class A I had to replace tires at 5 years. Thread looked great but the sidewalls were getting some serious cracking.