Comments on: How Old Are My RV Tires?

By: Lenny August

Lenny August — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:36:08 +0000

I have a 24ft. 2007 Trail Sport that came New with Bias tires. Do I have to keep bias tires on it, or can I put good radial tires on it. I was told that if it came with bias to keep bias on it. But every trailer I see has radial tires on it. I need to know what to do before I order new tires for this season. Thanks much.

By: topgun

topgun — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:22:35 +0000

bought a conversion van from a dealer. 6 months later decided to get new tires. was told i was lucky to be alive as the tires on the vehicle were rated for a car! sidewalls cannot handle the weight! buyer beware. although the article gave some good pointers, the posts are true life saving info……

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:53:13 +0000

Excellent point. I was in the mindset of having the first set of tires from when you bought the RV and the tires on there are from the manufacturer. If you’re not the original owner, who knows what could be on there. And even if you got it from a dealer, it should be double checked. Thanks!

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:52:18 +0000

Error correction: Under “How do I decide?”, you have given some very incorrect information. NEVER start with what is on the axles now as the basis for replacement tire sizes, load ranges, etc. If someone has put on the wrong tires once, you will be repeating the error!! ALWAYS look for the recommended tire information on a decal or plate affixed to the vehicle by the manufacturer. However, that recommendation is based on the “as built” weight of the vehicle; if modifications have been made, then that tire may not still be the correct tire. For RV tires go to a dealer that sells truck tires; they know more about weight, load ranges, etc. than a passenger car tire dealer. Stay away from Wal Mart and Sears and places such as that; they want to sell you “something” and their so called experts are salespersons not tire experts.