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Do not adjust your tire pressure for ambient temperature

As we get to even more summer heat, I read more and more posts on various RV forums where people are confused and/or concerned...

Not another tire inflation question! Back to basics…

Sometimes I feel like a broken record when I offer what seems like the same advice week after week. Maybe the readers of RV...

It’s tire inflation pressure, not the sidewall, that supports the load

Every few weeks I run across someone on an RV forum that makes the claim that it is the stiff tire sidewall that supports...

How to make your RV tires last as long as possible

I recently ran across this question on a Class A forum regarding tire age: I just had our 2019 Pace Arrow 36U in the shop...

Is there an age limit on tires? What you should know for RV tire safety

I think a good response to the question "Is there an age limit on tires?" would be: Tires are like people. They can look great...

Do you need to balance RV trailer tires?

Do you need to "balance" RV trailer tires? This is a question I see occasionally. The answers range from "Never" to "Always". In my...

RV tire types—Part 2: Changing from ST- to LT-type tires

In Part 1, ST-type versus LT-type tires: Which are “best” for RVs?, we left off with having to do some calculations. I will assume you...

ST-type versus LT-type tires: Which are “best” for RVs? – Part 1

ST-type versus LT-type tires: Which are "best" for RVs? This question is a real "hot button" topic on a number of RV forums and...

Tire ply rating and load range. What are they?

"What's the difference in tire ply rating and load range? I just want the best ply." I found a discussion on "ply rating" aka load...

All about tire load capacity considerations when buying RV tires

In a recent RV forum, a reader asked about getting the right tires with the correct load range and capacity: I have a 32' Class...

Why tire valves are more than just those ‘little black things’ in your wheels

Last week I covered tire valve cores and how important they are to maintain so they don’t leak. While the core is important, the...

RV Tire Safety: Do you want better quality tires? Here’s how you can help achieve this goal

If you want better quality tires on your RV, then there are a few things we as owners need to do. All tires sold...