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What is the most over the minimum PSI you can inflate a tire without damaging it?

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In a recent RV forum there was a question on tire inflation on Class A RVs. I advised, as I always do, that with...

Tires without traditional rubber? A tire expert’s opinion

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The concept of tires made without rubber from "rubber trees" has been around for many decades. World War II and the potential of no...

Can you change a tire on your RV?

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Can you change a tire on your RV? This is not a question of your physical ability. While that is something you need to...

What is a good tire pressure monitoring system?

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"What is recommended to monitor RV tire pressure? I check my dual tires with a hammer when on the road. I also use a...

‘Danger, Will Robinson!’ Another post on tire inflation

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OK, I must apologize for the corny title.* But as I monitor a number of RV forums on the internet and on Facebook I...

What do all those letters mean in the tire size?

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A fairly consistent problem I run into when I try to provide answers about specific tire applications is the fact that I am usually...

Why does the tread on some RV spare tires tear off for no apparent reason?

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Some travel trailers and 5th wheel owners have experienced a "belt detachment" on the spare tire on their RV's rear bumper even though the...

Understanding what temperature change does to tire pressure

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This is Part 2 in a series of posts I'm doing in which each will be focused on one aspect of tire inflation. Last...

Important information on tire maximum inflation

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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?

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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?

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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

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