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system can cause spring, shock absorber, or brake failure, handling
or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
An overloaded vehicle is hard to drive and hard to stop. In cases of
serious overloading, brakes can fail completely, particularly on steep
hills. The load a tire will carry safely is a combination of the size of
tire, its load range, and corresponding inflation pressure.
Excessive loads and/or under inflation cause tire overloading and,
as a result, abnormal tire flexing occurs. This situation can generate
an excessive amount of heat within the tire. Excessive heat may
lead to tire failure.
It is the air pressure that enables a tire to support the load, so proper
Inflation is critical. Since RVs can be configured and loaded in many
ways, air pressures must be determined from actual loads
( determined by weighing ) and taken from the load and inflation
tables provided by the tire manufacturer. These air pressures may
differ from those found on the certification label. However, they
should never exceed the tire limitation for load or air pressure. If you
discover that your tires cannot support the actual weights, the load
will need to be lighten.
Tire Safety Tips
Preventing Tire Damage
• Slow down if you have to go over a pothole or other object in the
road.
• Do not run over curbs or other foreign objects in the roadway,
and try not to strike the curb when parking.
Tire Safety Checklist
• Check tire pressure regularly ( at least once a month ), including
the spare.
• Inspect tires for uneven wear patterns on the tread, cracks,
foreign objects, or other signs of wear or trauma.
• Remove bits of glass and foreign objects wedged in the tread.
• Make sure your tire valves have valve caps.
• Check tire pressure before going on a long trip.
• Do not overload your vehicle. Check the Tire Information and
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