I keep track of all miles that we tow a vehicle. Just because the engine isn't running, does not mean the drive train, bearings, brakes and other parts of the vehicle are not wearing. New tires seem to get phenomenal mileage, but after 25,000 miles on a 2016 Traverse, plus another 40,000 miles of it being towed, I had them replaced. Really didn't show a lot of wear. However, wondering if we would even notice a flat on the towed vehicle, before it was eating away a flat tire and the wheel. We had them replaced at the combined 65,000 miles. I also bought a real spare and wheel. Got that from my local dealer and it still took over a week to get a matching wheel. Can't imagine how long it would take, if we were on the road in some back country and not knowing the dealer.
We still have the 2016 Traverse, however we now also have a 2018 Sliverado pickup setup for towing. It is more of a "Box Trailer" with seating and ac, but the Traverse gets an occasional tow, if we are just going someplace for the weekend. A big desire for us, is to not be broke down on the highway.
We notice tires last a lot longer being towed, than being driven.
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Smooth Sailing,
Ric and Jan Golding
Southern Illinois
2016 Jayco Seneca 37FS
2016 Chevrolet Traverse
2018 Cheverolet Silverado
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