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pressures for your tires are indicated on the certification label or in your owner’s
manual. Since RVs can be loaded with many different configurations, the load
on each tire will vary. For this reason, air pressure should be checked based
on the load on each individual tire. Cold Inflation Pressure should be adjusted
to handle the maximum tire load, and all tires on the axle should carry the
same inflation pressure. COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE is the tire pressure
checked in the morning before you drive more than a few miles or before rising
ambient temperatures or the sun’s radiant heat affects it.
Tips on Tire Care
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in use as a result of punctures,
impact damage, improper inflation or other conditions resulting from use. Tire
failures may create a risk of property damage or personal injury. To reduce the
risk of tire failure we strongly recommend the following:
1. Check the pressure in your tires, including your spare, at least monthly when
the tires are cool (after the vehicle has stopped three hours and then driven
less than one mile.) Do not reduce pressure when tires are hot. Use a tire
gauge to check pressure and maintain it at the recommended level.
2. Never overload your tires. The maximum load carrying capability of your tires
is molded on the sidewall of the tire.
3. Check your tires frequently for scrapes, bulges, separations, cuts or snags
resulting from use. See your tire dealer immediately if any such condition
is discovered.
4. Never operate your vehicle in excess of lawful speeds or the maximum
speeds justified by driving conditions, or in excess of speeds recommended
for the tire you are using.
5. Make every effort to avoid running over objects that may damage the tire
through impact or cutting, such as chuckholes, glass, metal, etc.
6. Never drive on smooth tires. Tires should be removed when 2/32nds inch of
tread depth remains. In most states it is illegal to drive with less than 2/32nds
inch remaining tread depth.
Proper Inspection and Storage of Tires
Before taking your RV on a trip or when removing from an extended storage
period, make it a practice to inspect the overall condition of your tires. Check
for any type of condition or damage that might result in failure. A thorough
check should include both inside and outside sidewalls, tread area and the
condition of hardware such as valve stems, valve caps, and wheels. The tread
should be checked for any unusual wear, cracking, penetrations and/or cuts.
An uneven wear pattern can indicate misalignment or worn suspension parts.
Since many RVs are used seasonally and sometimes stored for extended
times, it is possible that tires will take many years to wear out. Tires, as any
rubber product, will age over time. If tires show cracking in the sidewall or tread
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