..........It hurts to replace tires that look good....But you are right, age is a killer.

 

I agree. I've been looking at a bunch of fivers that are '10-'12 range and when you tell the seller that in the offer price you need to account for 1k$ for tires after checking the date stamps they think you're crazy cause there's lots of tread

 

Wonder if you will see a price drop with the devaluation of the Chinese currency?

 

Just catching up on this thread. To those discussing the 2" to 2.5" adapter. I'd bag it and just come up with the money for a 2.5" shank. Lining up the adapter is a pain especially with a heavy hitch and as some said, it can warp. On my last truck I had upgraded to the Reese Titan which was a 2.5 receiver. That stupid adapter made me crazy. It was loose and always slid way in when I was trying to line up the shank. I bought a 2.5" shank and was so much happier. They make 2.5" ball mounts for your smaller hitching needs as well.

 

Carl's right on. I have a toyhauler triple and it hurts to replace 7 tires that still have good tread but its more about the age than the mileage. We don't do a lot of miles with our rig but I change all the tires out after 5 years - it is cheaper than the damage I'd likely sustain from a blowout at speed not to mention the pucker factor!.

On the 2.5" vs. 2.0" receiver, I haven't had any issues with the adaptor except when I forgot to replace the pin and I lost it a year ago. But it is a PITA when you are trying to attach a heavy item to the hitch and the darn adaptor keeps sliding in. Mine slides way too easy but I keep the receiver greased and pull the hitch out when I'm not using it. I also keep a plug in it to keep the dirt, grit and salt out as much as possible. I learned my lesson on a Toyota Tundra the wife had that she left the ball in all the time. Needed to pull it out after a few years and it took a ten pound sledge and a lot of Breakfree to finally get it out. Rust had welded it in pretty good.

 

in the offer price you need to account for 1k$ for tires
Based on my recent purchase I think your estimate may be a bit high.

Last Nov. I replaced five tires = out the door for under $800. They too all looked good, including the one that popped while turning/ backing up.

 

Have a Great NAVY Day all ye Fine Folks........

2.5" is better than 2" according to my wife.........

 

Little blue pill will fix ya right up Roy...

 

As well, the 2.5" should be able to withstand a lot more torque and abuse.

 

Yes, but I'm in ON, Canada, land of 13% tax on all purchases and a dollar that is worth 30% less than the US$

 

2.5" is better than 2" according to my wife.........
Then she'll really enjoy the 6.7.

those caissons go rolling along.

 

I thought the circumference is where it mattered!!

 

We lovingly call that "girth" Monty...

 

Correct... I was trying to be more, shall we say, mathematical about it!

 

wow, ready for another vacation haha