05/29/2026
RV Tire Safety Reminder ⚠️
Know someone with a 2019 model or older? These two tires blew out on a trailer Wednesday and thankfully it didn’t turn into something much worse.
With a significantly warmer day on Wednesday, be mindful of the tire pressures, and after looking at the date codes, it’s a good reminder that tire age matters just as much, and maybe even more so for RVs as tread depth.
A lot of RV tires “look fine” because RVs don’t get driven every day, but tires still age out from sun exposure, heat, sitting for long periods, and overall time. Blowouts can cause major damage to your RV and put your safety at risk.
Take a few minutes to check:
✅ Tire date codes
✅ Tire pressure before every trip
✅ Sidewall cracking or dry rot
✅ Uneven wear
✅ Load ratings
Most experts recommend replacing RV tires around 5–7 years old, even if they still look good.
8 years is pushing it, 20 years is a no go.
FYI. The date code (see pictures) on a tire can be located in an oval like imprint on the side wall of tire. The first two numbers are the week of manufacture and the second two numbers of the year of manufacture. It’s only printed on one side so If the oval is blank, chances are it’s on the other side of the tire.
Don’t wait until this happens to you. A quick inspection can save thousands of dollars — and possibly save lives.
