Tire question on a RV14

[RV6-KPTW]

Pretty sure I know the answer. I was swapping tires today and found a slash in the sidewall (don’t know how or when).

I am getting good wear out of these - so bummer. Replace?

If I replace the tire, should I replace the tube? Both were installed 6/22.

Tires (AeroClassic 5.00-5 6 ply) running 45 lbs cold
Michelin Airstop Tube 5.00-5

Thanks

 

[jmra72a]

As critical as tires are, I always install a new tube when mounting a new tire. Others may disagree, but in the long run it is cheap insurance!
I had a flat a while ago and the wheel pant paint job alone, ended up costing more than a new tire and tube! (yes, I use a professional paint shop)

 

[Ralph Inkster]

If the tire went flat, I’d be changing the tube. In this case, with a recent tube, I’d probably reuse the old tube.

 

[graywoodworking]

Pretty sure I know the answer. I was swapping tires today and found a slash in the sidewall (don’t know how or when).

I am getting good wear out of these - so bummer. Replace?

If I replace the tire, should I replace the tube? Both were installed 6/22.

Tires (AeroClassic 5.00-5 6 ply) running 45 lbs cold
Michelin Airstop Tube 5.00-5

Thanks

I attended a forum at Oshkosh hosted by Goodyear Aerospace Tires. She said the reason you should always use a new tube in a new tire is because they both stretch over time. If you put an old, stretched tube in a new tire it may have wrinkles that can eventually cause a failure.