Tag: Roger Marble
RV Tire Safety: Tire valve core torque tool recommendation
By Roger Marble
I have mentioned valve cores in a number of posts, including offering some advice on how and why you should avoid over-tightening...
RV Tire Safety: People still erroneously blame “defective” tires for “blowouts”
By Roger Marble
Here is a post from July 22, 2012. The owners of this Airstream continue to use the word "defect" but also fail...
RV Tire Safety: “The tire failed because it is defective.” Maybe not…
By Roger Marble
"The tire is defective." I hear that statement quite often and will admit it is a bit of a "hot button" for...
RV Tire Safety: What does the pressure number on tires refer to?
By Roger Marble
A clarification about the pressure number on a tire might be of help.
The pressure number molded on the sidewall of tires is...
RV Tire Safety: Tire load capacity is like your engine red line
By Roger Marble
Many times people point to regulations for tire inflation and say that RV companies select the tire inflation, and that is what...
RV Tire Safety: Is there a specific “safety margin” on tires?
By Roger Marble
I recently read a question on a blog about tire "safety margin." I pointed out that the term "safety margin" really doesn't...
RV Tire Safety: Things to consider when purchasing an air compressor
By Roger Marble
Here are some things to consider before purchasing an air compressor for your RV.
Look for maximum pressure capability
When making a purchase decision...
RV Tire Safety: How “strong” of a tire do I need, and what’s Load...
By Roger Marble
I found a discussion on Load Range in a Forum where the question "How strong of a tire do I need?" was...
RV Tire Safety: How to avoid potential valve stem problems
By Roger Marble
Sometimes my wife accuses me of being too negative because I seem to always come up with something negative about almost any...
RV Tire Safety: What tire inflation should I run? It depends…
By Roger Marble
The question as asked is simple but, of course, I have to make the answer complex.
Not really. However, there are two different...
RV Tire Safety: What does RV “weight creep” have to do with tire safety?
By Roger Marble
I have covered the importance of knowing your actual RV weight, as that has a direct impact on your tire loading, which...
RV Tire Safety: Rules of thumb regarding tire inflation
By Roger Marble
Don't get your shorts in a bunch about tire inflation – BUT you still should consult the inflation tables.
I talked about this...
