2019年11月22日 · Tire sidewall cracks are an indication of extensive tire age with the cracks developing due to time, temperature, flexing and exposure to Ozone and UV – all of which are detrimental to tire life. “Zipper” sidewall failures of steel body ply are the result of fatigue from operating for miles when significantly underinflated or overloaded ...

2023年4月27日 · There will be RV and other vehicle owners who claim it is safe to drive with cracks on your tires. They are not giving you great advice. While they may not have had a problem YET, they may still have one if they do not replace those tires with new ones.

1. Have a Close Look at Your RV Tire. Examine your tires closely to look for signs of aging, such as visible cracks or dry rot. If your tires show these symptoms, it’s a clear indication that they might be old.

2024年10月29日 · Driving on tires that have signs of dry rot such as sidewall cracking can be very dangerous. Dry rot can seriously compromise the integrity of the tire. As you drive down the road, the air pressure can build and cause the weakened tires to blow out. Air can also escape through the cracks and tread separations can occur.

2018年4月13日 · The good news was that many recognized this damage as “curbing,” that can occur when trying to go over a curb at a low angle. Click for larger image. I have outlined the area I looked at which extends well past the “crack” to obvious deeper damage – especially off to the right side where the tire just shows signs of surface scrubbing.

2025年2月1日 · Tires fail from two basic causes: low air pressure and/or long-term degradation of the rubber, usually from excess heat. Low air pressure (active leak from puncture, or loose valve stem or valve core are most common reasons) can lead to a sidewall flex failure—more commonly called a “blowout”.

Cracking in tires is often called dry rot or sidewall cracking. A small crack can open up in the tire and cause it blowout. It can even cause a tire to rip open. This makes dry rot dangerous. That explains why people want to prevent it as much as possible and treat it when they can in order to prevent it from getting worse.

2019年10月17日 · RV tire sidewall cracking is an indication that the tread belt could separate, leading to potential RV damage from catastrophic tire failure.

2019年11月21日 · Tire sidewall cracks are an indication of extensive tire age with the cracks developing due to time, temperature, flexing and exposure to Ozone and UV. All of which are detrimental to tire life. "Zipper" sidewall failures of steel body ply are the result of fatigue from operating for miles when significantly underinflated or overloaded or a ...

2022年7月20日 · Clean your RV tires regularly and use UV and weather protective coating. Remember to also follow manufacturer recommendations about proper inflation and load capacity. Let’s take a closer look at what dry rot is, what it looks like, …