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The Top 10 Tire Tips For RVs

By Mark Polk

The most neglected part of the RV is its tires. The most common reason for this damage is due to overloading the RV or not having the proper inflation of air. Here are the top ten tips for getting the most out of your tires.

1) Use a qualified inflation pressure gauge to check pressure.

2) Inflate tires to the tire manufacturer's pressure recommendations or according to the Federal data plate on your RV. The maximum pressure allowed for a tire is embossed on the side wall.

3) Always check when the tires are cold before traveling. Since hot air expands it gives a false reading if measured after use.

4) If you have dual wheels you should have valve extenders installed for ease of use and have rubber valves replaced with steel valves.

5) Check your tires for uneven wear and cracking on the side walls. If one tire shows much different wear than the others there could be a more serious problem. Have the tires inspected by a professional. Do not operate the RV with tires that show signs of wear until they have been inspected by a professional.

6) Have your RV weighed when it is fully loaded. Try the Flying J Truck stops to have your rig weighed. Many have scales for public use.

7) When you weigh your RV at the scales, weigh each tire individually to make sure that none of them are overloaded. If they are, correct the problem immediately.

8) Use wheel covers on your tires when not in use. Ozone and UV rays damage tires. Ozone causes dry rot and deterioration of the tire. UV rays speed up this process.

9) Rotate your tires on a regular basis. Rotation helps to equalize tread wear and is critical to gain the maximum life from your tire investment. Generally a rotation interval of 6,000 miles is recommended.

10) Tires over 6 or 7 years old should be replaced. You can determine the age by looking for the serial number embossed on the side wall. Look at the last three digits. The first two digits of the three is the week of the year. The last digit is the year the tire was manufactured. So, the number 149 would indicate the tire was made in the fourteenth week of 1999.

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