Well, we did it.We bought a 2003 HitchHiker 31.5 LKTG Discover America and a 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins 2500 with just 26,500 miles on it.Wow, we’re pretty excited.Both Truck and 5ver have been checked over by their respective dealerships and we factored repairs and tire replacements into our offer.Both truck and trailer were stored inside so they’re both in great shape.
The biggest question at this point (I’m sure there will be many more) is whether we should put new tires on the truck.We believe they are original to the truck and the records show they were rotated in 2007.The car dealer thinks they look good and should be fine.They show very little wear, no checking and no dry rot.That being said, I suspect that pulling a heavy trailer would put a lot stress on them so I’m hesitant to buy their evaluation.
What do you folks think?
RickandJanice said
08:26 PM Nov 15, 2011
Check the DOT Date Code stamped into he side wall on the tires. Last two digits are the year produced. If 8 yrs. old, I would recommend changing them on the truck. If this date is over 6 year old on the trailer tire, would recommend changing them also. Better safe than sorry, especially on the trailer as a blow out on it can do allot more damage than a blow out on the truck.
Judy L said
06:21 PM Nov 16, 2011
The date on the truck tires is 2003 so it looks like we'll be replacing them. We were told that the tires on the trailer were replaced once but they didn't say how long ago. I'll check the date there too once we get it back from the dealer. It hasn't been used in the last three years so I doubt they have much wear on them.
Thanks for the info!
Ronk said
09:34 AM Nov 16, 2012
Mostly truck tires are not looking good because trucks works to run the road every time in a day mostly..in my point of view Good year tires is the best tires of the truck i have experienced of this brand and also i am truck driver...
-- Edited by Ronk on Wednesday 21st of November 2012 09:48:35 AM
thebearII said
06:24 PM Nov 19, 2012
If you can afford them (they run a little higher than most tires) I recommend Michelin XPS Rib LT Tires for both the truck and trailer.
I did a lot of research on many forums for both RVs and Pickup trucks. The Michelin XPS Rib tires seemed to be the preferred choice with the least amount of problems.
FastEagle said
09:22 PM Nov 19, 2012
In my opinion your best option is to put new tires on both vehicles. The result is, you will be hitting the road with new tires. Their history will be in your hands.
Tire history is most important for the trailer tires as they are most often more heavily abused. But, the overall welfare of all of your rig’s tires will depend how well they are maintained.
Well, we did it. We bought a 2003 HitchHiker 31.5 LKTG Discover America and a 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins 2500 with just 26,500 miles on it. Wow, we’re pretty excited. Both Truck and 5ver have been checked over by their respective dealerships and we factored repairs and tire replacements into our offer. Both truck and trailer were stored inside so they’re both in great shape.
The biggest question at this point (I’m sure there will be many more) is whether we should put new tires on the truck. We believe they are original to the truck and the records show they were rotated in 2007. The car dealer thinks they look good and should be fine. They show very little wear, no checking and no dry rot. That being said, I suspect that pulling a heavy trailer would put a lot stress on them so I’m hesitant to buy their evaluation.
What do you folks think?
The date on the truck tires is 2003 so it looks like we'll be replacing them. We were told that the tires on the trailer were replaced once but they didn't say how long ago. I'll check the date there too once we get it back from the dealer. It hasn't been used in the last three years so I doubt they have much wear on them.
Thanks for the info!
Mostly truck tires are not looking good because trucks works to run the road every time in a day mostly..in my point of view Good year tires is the best tires of the truck i have experienced of this brand and also i am truck driver...
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-- Edited by Ronk on Wednesday 21st of November 2012 09:48:35 AM
I did a lot of research on many forums for both RVs and Pickup trucks. The Michelin XPS Rib tires seemed to be the preferred choice with the least amount of problems.
Tire history is most important for the trailer tires as they are most often more heavily abused. But, the overall welfare of all of your rig’s tires will depend how well they are maintained.
FastEagle