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Important information on tire maximum inflation

I am going to do a series of shorter posts that will each be focused on one aspect of the tire inflation question. "MAX...

Tire information on the internet: Who you gonna trust?

A lot of information is out there on the internet. A lot of "influencers" are self-appointed "experts" on dozens of unrelated topics or products. While...

Tire ‘safety margin’ versus ‘durability margin’ – What’s the difference?

The term "safety margin" is used for many "structures" like bridges or sometimes in individual components like bolts or steel cables. However, I bet...

Tire bulges and depressions: Do not drive on a tire with ‘this’ condition

Tire bulge: Is it a defect or damage? Sidewall bulges can be difficult to diagnose. Sometimes it is even possible to misinterpret a depression...

‘What tire should I buy?’ Find out here

"What tire should I buy?" I get this question almost every week. I have hesitated on giving an answer as there are so many...

Does tire pressure change with elevation?

What is the science of tire change relating to elevation? Some recent comments about the effect of taking your RV up in the mountains revealed...

How much air pressure do my tires really need?

"How much air pressure do my tires really need?" Ya, I get this question a few times a month either here on RVtravel.com, or...

How heavy is your RV, really, and why does it matter?

When buying an RV, owners are exposed to a number of new concerns they probably never faced with their regular passenger car. These include...

Why do tires fail? Our tire expert explains

The vast majority of tires fail from two basic causes: Low air pressure, and/or Long-term degradation of the rubber, usually from excess heat. Low pressure...

Important info on tire pressure increase—Don’t believe everything you read

The topic of tire pressure seems to never die. I just ran across a post from an enthusiast in Europe who has the "hobby"(??) of...

Is inflating tires with nitrogen a good idea?

I saw the following question about inflating tires with nitrogen on an RV forum: "Has anyone researched the cost, etc., of replacing the air in...

“Max psi” on tire sidewall. What does it really mean?

I know I have answered this question in the past, but maybe it was on an RV forum for a single-brand RV so not...