Life of tires

[MillWeld]

I've been told that the life of a trailer tire is about 7 years regardless of mileage. I presume this is true for any low mileage vehicle - if you don't wear the tread off driving then the tire rubber deteriorates in that time period. Correct? But what about farm tractor tires? I purchased a used Ford tractor in 1987 and I am still running the same rear tires - they have very worn treads but it suffices for my needs: mowing and pulling logs primarily. I use it about 150 to 200 hrs a year and with no flats or bursts. All my vehicles are housed under cover.
Bob

 

[davesl708]

Tires left out in the weather will deteriorate faster than if stored inside. Using the tires helps. My Titans are 13 years old now and still fine.
Keeping them inflated and a tire dressing will help if stored outside.

 

[TnAndy]

I dunno. I bought a used 16', two axle trailer from the late 90's and I'm sure the original tires were on it. One finally did start leaking enough (tubeless) thru cracks that I put a new set on it...but my guess is they were working on 20yrs old.

One set I wear out pretty quick is the front tires on my 4x4 tractors. I seem to get about 500-600 hours on them, and they are worn slap out.

 

[Sprinklerman]

Go to the RV forum , woodalls and read about ST trailer tires and LT truck tires . Its quite fun to read

 

[MillWeld]

Is the RV forum part of TBN? If so, I missed it. Got a link to it?

 

[Wolfy]

I have two garden tractors built in 1967 that are still riding on the back tires that came with them new. It seems the rubber back then cured harder and lasted much longer than today's tires.

 

[millertire]

The 7 years is for Hwy speed tires, not for slow seed tires like ag & garden tractor tires.

 

[4570Man]

I have never seen a trailer tire fail because of tread loss. Their life is fairly short before they blow out.

 

[Sprinklerman]

I have never seen a a trailer tire fail because of tread loss. Their life is fairly short before they blow out.

Most trailer tires are made in china .

 

[joeu235]

We have a 1971 4020 and the rear tires have been replaced once.