2018 Thor Ace 30.4 Tires - The included tire covers prolong the life of your tired by blocking uv rays.
2018 Thor Ace 30.4 Tires
The average American drives 13,476 miles every year, but the 2018 Thor ACE 30.4 Tires have driven only 9,000 miles.Ā The tires should be good for 50,000 miles.Ā We added covers for the tires so they are shielded from UV rays while parked.
The sun is no friend to rubber.Ā Harsh UV rays constantly pounding your tires can break them down and dramatically decrease their life cycle for safe usage.Ā Perhaps youāve seen tires where there is some evident cracking in the sidewall.Ā This is often a result of sustained sunlight exposure.
Most tire covers are made of heavyweight vinyl that can stand up to all of the elements, including wind and moisture.Ā They typically have an elastic system that helps you get the cover onto the tire easily as well as cinch it down tight for maximum protection.Ā Most manufacturers also offer a range of colors so you can coordinate nicely with the design of your rig.
Covering your tires is a simple step to prolong their life and ensure a safe ride for all of your friends and family.
The 2018 Thor ACE 30.4 has got ya covered.
Most tires last until the tread wears out under proper maintenance and service after 3 to 4 years of typical usage.Ā This is for normal wear-out under typical service conditions. Keep in mind, this is typical wear on properly inflated tires, on a properly aligned car, driven under normal driving conditions.
The 2018 Thor Ace 30.4 Tires have not had normal usage due to the deaths of the spouses ofĀ the previous owners.
If the alignment on your car isnāt to the factory standards, or your tires are underinflated, the tire tread can wear abnormally. And, if the vehicle is driven aggressively, the tireās tread can wear away more quickly.
According to the Federal Highway Administration, the average American drives 13,476 miles every year – thatās over 1,100 miles a month! Goodyear offers select replacement tires, which include treadwear wear-out warranties for up to six (6) years, or the mileage indicated (shown at theĀ Tread Life Limited Warranty webpage), or whichever occurs first. Keep in mind that a tireās warranty begins on the purchase date and not on the date the tire was manufactured.
Using the Penny Test to Check Your Tread Depth
An easy way to check how much tread you have left, is using the penny test! Take a penny and hold President Lincolnās head upside down. Stick the penny in one of the primary tread grooves. If you can see all of Lincolnās head, you have less than two thirty-seconds of an inch (2/32ā) of tread. Also, your tires have wear indicators – these wear indicators are located at several places around the circumference of your tires and rise 2/32 inch from the bottom of the groove. When the tread has worn down to the 2/32-inch level, these indicators become flush with the tread surface and appear as a smooth bridge connecting the two adjacent tread ribs. And remember you can always visit a Goodyear Authorized Service Center to have your tire treadwear and inflation pressure checked.
If you donāt drive enough miles to wear the tread down, it might still be time to replace the tires. Remember, rubber used in many tires is a natural product, which can degrade over time simply through exposure to the elements.
Effects of Storing Your Car on Your Tires
If your tires – or even your entire car – is stored for part of the year, your tires could very easily fall victim to sidewall weathering/cracking (a condition some may call ādry rotting.ā). The sidewall weathering that is visually evident on the tire occurs when the rubber compounds used to make the tire begin to break down. Those cracks can cause a weak spot in your tire. If you spot this evidence of sidewall weathering, itās recommended you contact a Goodyear Authorized Service Center or Goodyear dealer to have your tires inspected to gauge the severity of the issue.
If you do store your car or your tires for part of the year, itās best to keep the tires unloaded – if the tires are mounted on a car, try and park the car on jack stands so the full weight of the car isnāt on the tires. If you store the tires off the car, try to hang the tires by the wheels so weight isnāt compressing them. Whenever possible, store the tires inside, away from direct sunlight and away from electric motors that produce excessive ozone, as ozone can hasten sidewall weathering as well. Learn more facts aboutĀ how and where to properly store your tires.
Itās been discussed that brand-new tires should last three to four years in most typical driving situations. However, there are those situations where you may not know the age of your tires, such as when a used vehicle is purchased. The previous owner may not have a record of when the tires were purchased or installed. Inspecting your tires for wear and tear is a common practice that you should begin working into your schedule, whether itās inspecting a new vehicle, or using this routine on a monthly basis for your current vehicle.
Tire Date Code: Find Your Tireās Age
On each tire is a Tire Identification Number, which is a code provided by the Department of Transportation and may be used in helping to determine your tireās manufacture date. The code will be included on the tireās sidewall and will begin with the letters āDOTā which will proceed either a 7-13 character code, depending on the manufacturing year.
When checking your tireās DOT Codes, check all four tires as they may not have been replaced all at once. If you have a question about the age of your tires, contact a local store near you.
To learn more about how to read each number of your DOT Code, read our article on theĀ Tire Date Code.
Learning how long tires may last is dependent upon many factors. Mileage placed on the tires is one of the factors – but not the only factor. How the tires are used and maintained, including especially inflation maintenance – or not used and maintained if they are stored – can contribute to how often you should change your tires.
Remember, the only thing on your car thatās in contact with the ground is your tires. It pays to keep them in top condition.Ā Learn more signs for tire replacement and tips on when to replace your tires.
While finding the right tire for your vehicle may seem like a daunting task, Goodyear.com has an easy-to-useĀ tire finderĀ to help you select the best options for your car and your budget. If you ever have questions about the condition of your tires,Ā contact a Goodyear location.
Thanks to Goodyear for most of this information.