For towing, tires should be inflated to the max cold pressure listed on the sidewall of the tire. Even if you’re only towing half the weight your vehicle/tires are able to handle, half the max cold PSI DOES NOT support half of that maximum load, there’s a steep drop off of load carrying capability compared to pressure.
Q. What pressure should RV tires be inflated to?
All tires will have their maximum pressure stamped on the sidewall. This is what mine look like, and on these tires (Firestone Transforce) it’s 80 psi. Now, inflating the tires to 80 psi will certainly provide all the load carrying capacity that the tires are capable of.
Q. What is the easiest way to inflate RV tires?
To inflate dually tires, access the inner valve stem (with or without an extender), attach the chuck to the valve stem and use an air compressor with a high PSI rating to fill the tires. RV tires are expensive, and nothing puts a damper on a trip like a blowout.
Q. Should I cover my trailer tires?
Over time, ultraviolet rays from the sun cause tire compound to break down. When parked outside, cover your trailer tires with tire wheel covers or UV reflective material. If nothing else, park your trailer in the shade. Be aware, however, that your tires can still get a good dose of ultraviolet rays in the shade.
Q. How can you tell if a trailer tire is good?
As a general rule of thumb, your tires should be replaced when the tread is worn down to 2/32 of an inch. Tires do have built-in tread wear indicators to help you realize when it is time to replace them. The indicators are the raised sections with intermittent spacing in the bottom of the tread grooves.
Q. How old can trailer tires be and still be safe?
Even if the tire tread has plenty of depth left and you can’t see any cracking with the naked eye, the generally accepted rule of thumb states that trailer tires should be replaced after about 6 or 7 years. Yours are about twice that age.
Q. How can you tell how old a trailer tire is?
How do I determine the age of my trailer tires? Every tire has a date code stamped on the sidewall, which is the date the tire was manufactured. The date code is usually at the end of the DOT I.D. and is a 4 digit number. The first two numbers indicate the week (out of 52) and the last two digits indicate the year.
Q. How often should you change camper tires?
The common rule of thumb for changing your RV tires is anywhere between three and six years. If you are on the road often, and you think your tires need to be changed, then it may not be possible to last as long as six years.
Q. What is the lifespan of RV tires?
RV tires last about 3-6 years with regular use. However, certain conditions can speed up of the degeneration of your tires. One of the best all-around tires is the Goodyear Unisteel RST Radial Tire for longevity and quality.
Q. How can I make my RV tires last longer?
Avoid storing for more than six consecutive months. Your tires will last longer that way. Tire rotation will also prolong the life of your RV tires. The tire experts at the Rubber Manufacturers Association recommend you have the tires rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles.
Q. What is the best color for RV tire covers?
Most RV wheel covers come in black, white, or gray, as these colors protect against UV exposure the best. A lot of RV campers choose black because you’re able to get away with cleaning a black cover a little bit less.
Q. What is the best surface to park an RV on?
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