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RV Tire Safety: What is considered “excessive” tire pressure increase?
By Roger Marble
Here's a question from a reader with a "heavy" 5th wheel trailer regarding what is considered "excessive" tire pressure increase:
"Hopefully, this isn’t...
RV Tire Safety: Could the information on your tire sidewalls be worth free tires?
By Roger Marble
I bet that few of you have ever bothered to read and record the important information provided on your tire sidewalls. There...
RV Tire Safety: What is a “C” tire?
By Roger Marble
There are a number of Class B motorhomes that are being built on van chassis. Some of these vehicles come with European...
RV Tire Safety: What size spare tire can I use?
By Roger Marble
There have been a few people ask about what size spare tire they can use. The easy answer is to use the...
RV Tire Safety: Why don’t RV tires get recalled?
By Roger Marble
I read this question – Why don't RV tires get recalled? – on an RV forum. It was asked by someone complaining...
RV Tire Safety: Do similar tires sold in the U.S. have to meet the...
By Roger Marble
I recently received a question on tire requirements involving "quality" and load capacity:
I have been under the impression that a certifying agency,...
RV Tire Safety: What is so “special” about RV trailer tires, anyway?
By Roger Marble
Are RV trailer tires exempt from the physical laws of the universe? What is so special about RV trailers that would make...
RV Tire Safety: Can a “sealant” to prevent flat tires cause problems?
By Roger Marble
I just read a tale of woe from a motorhome owner who appears to have been sold a tire sealant that caused...
RV Tire Safety: “I need bigger wheels for my trailer”
By Roger Marble
I have seen a few posts where someone says, "I need bigger tires for my trailer," but I'm not sure if they...
RV Tire Safety: How are tires “designed”?
By Roger Marble
How tires are designed?
First off, let's be clear on the word "design." For this post I am not talking about the exterior...
RV Tire Safety: Can tire failure start a fire?
By Roger Marble
Can tire failure start a fire? The quick and short answer is: Yes, it is possible – but it is also highly...
RV Tire Safety: Can I “fix” my flat tire?
By Roger Marble
People often wonder: "Can I 'fix' my flat tire?" This is a reasonable question but the answer is not a simple Yes...
