Posted 2013-09-11 3:07 AM (#154679) Subject: Tire Myth or Truth?
Member
Posts: 15
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
A new friend parks her trailer so the tires on on a mat. She was told that the earth a big culprit in drying out trailer tires. Is there any truth to this?
Posted 2013-09-11 10:36 AM (#154683 - in reply to #154679) Subject: RE: Tire Myth or Truth?
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Posts: 259 Location: Topeka Ks
It is a truth! I have read a study on RV tires sitting on concrete, gravel or earth for a long periods of time has an adverse effect on the rubber. I do not recall the definition of long period. Personally I don't worry about because I use my trailer weekly.
Posted 2013-09-14 9:04 AM (#154735 - in reply to #154679) Subject: RE: Tire Myth or Truth?
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Posts: 218 Location: Ohio
I bought two sets of these off Amazon.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015YC0PI/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_hst_22
They have worked great for us. I have had them on for a year and half, when the trailer is parked, and they look like brand new. Highly recommend.
Posted 2013-09-14 3:42 PM (#154738 - in reply to #154679) Subject: RE: Tire Myth or Truth?
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Posts: 197 Location: AZ
I bought the latest set at an RV place. They have lasted almost 2 years out here in the PHX area....lots of sun. They still look brand new!!! these ones are white. I had a black set years ago for the other trailer...bad idea. Some use a piece of plywood cut to the contour of the wheel well. Paint it white and there ya go.
Tire Myth or Truth?
