MICHELIN
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RV Tires
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information About MICHELIN
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RV Tires .........................................................................................................1
Service Life for RV/Motorhome Tires..............................................................................................................1
The Importance of Tire Pressure.....................................................................................................................1
Pressure Requirement......................................................................................................................................2
When to Check RV Tire Pressure.....................................................................................................................2
Determining the RV’s Correct Weight............................................................................................................2
How to Weigh the Recreational Vehicle ......................................................................................................................3
How To Weigh the RV .....................................................................................................................................3
Three Different Types of Scales ......................................................................................................................3
Weighing the Single Axle Recreational Vehicle ............................................................................................4
Weighing the Tandem Axle Recreational Vehicle .........................................................................................5
The Effect of Towed Vehicles or Trailers ........................................................................................................5
How to Use the Actual RV Weight Information with the Tire Data Load Chart ........................................6
Using Blocks to Level Motorhomes and RVs Equipped with Radial Tires....................................................6
Maintaining MICHELIN
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RV Tires...................................................................................................................................7
Aging, Weather Checking, and Ozone Cracking...........................................................................................7
Long Term Storage of RV Tires .......................................................................................................................7
Proper Cleaning of RV Tires ............................................................................................................................7
Tire Repair ........................................................................................................................................................7
Tire Inspection..................................................................................................................................................7
Common Tire Damages..................................................................................................................................................8
Underinflation .................................................................................................................................................8
Fatigue Rupture ...............................................................................................................................................8
Dual Kissing......................................................................................................................................................8
Tire Wear, Balance, and Wheel Alignment — Toe Wear, Camber Wear, Tire Rotation ............................................9
Vibration Diagnosis......................................................................................................................................................10
Vibration Complaint ......................................................................................................................................10
Vibration Diagnosis .......................................................................................................................................10
Selecting Replacement Tires for the RV .....................................................................................................................10
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RV Tire Reference Chart............................................................................................................................11
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XRV
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.............................................................................................................................................12
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XZA
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(10R17.5) ............................................................................................................................12
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XPS RIB
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.......................................................................................................................................13
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XZA3
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+ EVERTREAD....................................................................................................................14
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XZA
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(365/70R22.5) .....................................................................................................................14
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XZA2
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ENERGY ............................................................................................................................15
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XZA
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1...........................................................................................................................................15
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XZE
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2+ .........................................................................................................................................16
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XZE
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2............................................................................................................................................16
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XZE
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..............................................................................................................................................17
Michelin Inflation Charts for RV Usage Only ............................................................................................................18
Wheel Diameter 16"......................................................................................................................................18
Wheel Diameter 17.5"...................................................................................................................................18
Wheel Diameter 19.5"...................................................................................................................................18
Wheel Diameter 22.5"...................................................................................................................................19
Wheel Diameter 24.5"...................................................................................................................................20
RV Front Axle Overload ...............................................................................................................................................21
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