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What is the ‘best’ TPMS?

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No, I don't want to start a fight, but probably anyone who already has a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) will say that what...

Why and how to photograph tires

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I received this comment/message/question about tire sidewall info: A material list on the tire sidewall? I’ve never seen this. It sounds like FDA package list...

How much air pressure is too much in RV tires?

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"How much air pressure is too much in RV tires?" is a simple question with a complex answer. An incorrect reading of the "MAX PSI"...

Why do tires fail at 0 mph?

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Sometimes people apparently think tires "fail" because of "magic." Or, at least "magic" seems to be the only explanation if you do not understand...

Why did tire fail while on a dolly?

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I recently saw a picture on an RV blog of a failed tire on a dolly.  This is my reply as to the probable...

RVer wonders what is causing uneven tire tread wear

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I received this question on uneven tire tread wear: "Goodyear Endurance tires, rear axle. My left rear tire has wear only on the inside. The...

Tire inspection: How to get it done properly

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Almost every thread on "tire life in RV usage" has said something about "tire inspection." What hasn't been properly or completely covered is the...

Tire speed rating: Can you really drive 112 mph?

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A quick look at almost any RV owner blog, and you will find someone saying that they drive at "xx" mph because that is...

All about tire loads and inflation – A ‘heavy’ topic

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OK, so maybe the title is a bit too cute. But it was suggested I try to balance my focus on highly technical stuff...

Should you be concerned with a tire sidewall ‘bump’?

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This question about a tire sidewall bump was originally posted by an RV Travel reader: We had a new-to-us travel trailer. When we stopped for...

RV Tire Safety: “Cold inflation pressure”: A clarification of tire terms

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Proper tire inflation is obviously a critical safety item. Here are definitions of the terms I am using when discussing tire inflation. "Cold pressure inflation" This...

When is a claim of a ‘defective tire’ not correct?

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I've been following a forum from one brand of RVs that was discussing a tire that failed. At the end of the thread, one...
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