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Roger Marble

Roger Marble
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http://www.RVTireSafety.net
Retired Tire Design and Forensic Engineer w/50+ years of experience. Currently has Class-C RV. Previous Truck Camper, Winnie Brave, Class-C & 23' TT. Also towed race car w/ 23' open trailer and in 26' Closed trailer. While racing he set lap records at 6 different tracks racing from Lime Rock, CT, to Riverside, CA, and Daytona to Mosport, Canada. Taught vehicle handling to local Police Depts.
Maintenance & Repair

Why inflate motorhome tires differently than trailer tires?

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble I found the following comment in a thread on an RV owners' forum after there were comments...
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Video: Modern radial tire assembly – worldwide

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Here is a very good 10-minute video from a number of different companies on how modern radials...
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Is there a critical do-not-exceed tire temperature?

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Question: Hi Roger, I just read your article on sidewall strength and “blowouts.” You mentioned that if the temperature...
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Tire sidewall “strength” – What does that mean?

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble I note that on many RV forum posts on the topic of tire "blowouts," there are often...
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Are some tires from China better than others?

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Here's another question about tires from China: "Tireman – In the post you linked further up the thread...
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Why not just inflate tires to the certification label level?

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble I continue to read RV forum posts from people asking about what inflation to use. Tire sidewall,...
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Why are there no tire comparison reviews?

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble I occasionally see people complaining about the lack of meaningful tire comparisons. I guess they think someone...
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Is a “plug” or “liquid sealant” an acceptable tire repair?

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble I got a reply to a post in an RV Forum regarding the use of a "plug...
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Do your tow vehicle and trailer match?

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Here is some good advice (that I agree with) which I found on the Web. But first,...
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Have you “tested” your TPMS?

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Like anything mechanical or electrical, TPMS parts can die, wear out or malfunction. While I am not...
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Why the differences in expected tire life based on type of usage?

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Question: I saw a recent question on a forum regarding tire life: "I was wondering if someone could...
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ST tire speed rating, and why you should stay under 65 mph

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Point of clarification. The Tire and Rim Association load formula used by the industry for ST-type tires...
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