Gary RV_Wizard
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12 year old tires are beyond any real possibility of driving even a few miles. They might get you to the tire shop if you go slow.
They were 4 year old tires when you purchased it.Sorry I purchased it in 2014
The date code shows that the tires are original. You say that the chassis is a 2011 so it makes sense that the tires are a bit older. Since 32 weeks is just over 7 months, that makes the tires made in July of 2010. Federal law requires that date code and so it is accurate. With tires that are now 12 years old you are just courting a blowout and that can be disastrous. Such things usually do damage to everything in and around the wheel-well if at highway speed. Saving money by keeping the inside dual tires may well cost you thousands of dollars in repairs if one blows out. That is assuming that you get stopped safely and do not have an accident as well.Sorry I purchased it in 2014
A previous picture had those same numbers and letters. The date code was 4 numbers to the right in a oval circle.I thought all the tiers would be the same but the 2 front tiers have a different code what is this date JD3U?
I forgot if there is little treadwear there will be little brake wearI am replacing all the tires, the tread is in great shape I probably put under 3k/year on the RV. I tend to be a skinflint. My brake pads are in great shape checking those while I have the tiers off
Good time to repack the wheel bearingsI forgot if there is little treadwear there will be little brake wear
Might be a little early to repack the wheel bearings I have 30K on this RVGood time to repack the wheel bearings
I am replacing them allThe date code shows that the tires are original. You say that the chassis is a 2011 so it makes sense that the tires are a bit older. Since 32 weeks is just over 7 months, that makes the tires made in July of 2010. Federal law requires that date code and so it is accurate. With tires that are now 12 years old you are just courting a blowout and that can be disastrous. Such things usually do damage to everything in and around the wheel-well if at highway speed. Saving money by keeping the inside dual tires may well cost you thousands of dollars in repairs if one blows out. That is assuming that you get stopped safely and do not have an accident as well.
Look at the picture that you posted of the inside dual tire. It shows all sorts of sidewall cracking so it is dangerous to drive on the highway with it.
The tire date may be on the opposite side of the tire where it's hard to get at. Often (always?) they are only on one side of the tire.I thought all the tires would be the same but the 2 front tiers have a different code what is this date JD3U?
I'm with Rene on the bearings:Might be a little early to repack the wheel bearings I have 30K on this RV