Another blow out……………..

[Mr Lars]

It’s a Master Tow. Electric brakes, purchased new 5 or so years ago, from local dealer. How long it sat ‘new’ at the dealer I don’t know. 3 years ago, or so I purchased a used rim, and a new tire from a local tire shop to carry along, that’s on the dolly at the moment. Not planning on using the dolly again anytime soon, which is a good thing as the price for a replacement fender is nearly $300.00. Ouch!! Nothing like getting screwed, with no flowers or dinner beforehand.

 

[Mr Lars]

if it's just a dolly, why not use LT tires..?

Highly considering that from now on.

 

[Adventurous Traveler]

I have read the suggestion regarding using LT tires on dollies for quite some time. When I replaced the tires on my original dolly I thought about switching to LTs. However, after reading opinions on other forums I decided to stay with STs because of their increased UV protection because trailers tend to sit around.

 

[Primerump]

I have read the suggestion regarding using LT tires on dollies for quite some time. When I replaced the tires on my original dolly I thought about switching to LTs. However, after reading opinions on other forums I decided to stay with STs because of their increased UV protection because trailers tend to sit around.

perhaps, I think that is overstated and applicable to any vehicle, your car/bike/truck/MH sits around in the sun also. Your tires will probably age out long before they are worn out.. I ran Maxxis LT tires on my little toyhauler many moons ago and there was no issue whatsoever with UV. Choice was simple for load and speed, particularly speed as my wife has a heavy right foot and thinks that RV's should keep up with the traffic even if the speed limit is 85 !!

 

[Adventurous Traveler]

, I think that is overstated and applicable to any vehicle, your car/bike/truck/MH sits around in the sun also

I wouldn't doubt that the LTs worked well for you. However, in regards to your statement, the big difference is that cars/bikes/trucks get used often and the tires and the compounds in them are rotating and being used. Anything RV-related for the most part, certainly not all uses, is hardly used in day/week/monthly/yearly comparison. RV'ers located on the East Coast and Northern Plains may see their RV and tires just sit for six months or more. This would apply also to a tow dolly, such as mine, that is used solely for the RV journeys so consequently it sits too.

The last I read, the average RV is used on average between 4K and 5K miles per year. That means year long those tires aren't moving much and are baking in the sun and ozone regardless of where it's parked other than indoors. Even then, especially West and Southwest those tires can cook sitting indoors during Summer heat.

My prior motorhome had expensive Michelins on it. At 16K miles and 5 years old I had to change all six tires because of excessive cracking and zippering. For about a 3-4-year period, Michelin had a problem across their heavy-use tire lines because they didn't add enough UV protectant chemicals in their rubber mix. For semi-truck tires, they issued a full recall and free replacement including labor. For RV tires, no recall. Wait until an RV'er staked a claim. I called Michelin and they offered me a 50% Rebate on the full price of the tires (I had to pay the tire shop first full price), no rebate on paying the full sales tax, and no funds toward installation, etc. I'll never use Michelin again nor recommend them. This is my first-hand experience of using tires without added or enough UV protection and why I went with ST tires over LTs.

 

[Primerump]

I wouldn't doubt that the LTs worked well for you. However, in regards to your statement, the big difference is that cars/bikes/trucks get used often and the tires and the compounds in them are rotating and being used. Anything RV-related for the most part, certainly not all uses, is hardly used in day/week/monthly/yearly comparison. RV'ers located on the East Coast and Northern Plains may see their RV and tires just sit for six months or more. This would apply also to a tow dolly, such as mine, that is used solely for the RV journeys so consequently it sits too.

six months !!! oh my.. I would question RV ownership for such infrequent useage..
my usage pattern is more like twice a month, now i'm retired it's even more...

 

[Joezeppy]

six months !!! oh my.. I would question RV ownership for such infrequent useage..
my usage pattern is more like twice a month, now i'm retired it's even more...

Some of us don't have the luxury of using it whenever we want to. We working stiffs (especially those of us in the north) use it like crazy for 6 months and then it has to hibernate for the other 6 months. Not ideal but still 100% worth it!