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Keep tires properly inflated at all times. Over-inflation or under-inflation may result in abrupt
failure of the tire resulting in personal injury or damage to the RV.
TIRE TREAD
The tire tread provides the gripping action and traction necessary to prevent your trailer from slipping or sliding on the
roadway.
Please check with your state regulatory agency as minimum tread depth regulations may vary from state to state; however
most tire manufacturers will suggest replacement prior to tread depth reaching 1/16 of an inch. Many tires have built in tread
wear indicators that let you know when it is time to replace tires. The tread wear indicators are raised sections spaced
intermittently
in the bottom of the tread grooves. When the indicator appears “even” with the tread it is time to
replace the tires.
TIRE REPAIR
The proper repair of a punctured tire involves installation of a plug for the hole in addition to a patch inside the tire. Small
punctures in the tread can typically be repaired; however punctures in the sidewall should not be repaired, and instead the tire
should be replaced.
TIRE BALANCE
To reduce vibration of the vehicle during travel, the tires must be properly balanced by a qualified tire service center. The
service center will balance the wheel/tire assembly by positioning small weights on the wheel to counterbalance the heavy or
light spots on the wheel. A properly balanced wheel assembly will maximize the tire life.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Your wheels and axles leave the factory in an aligned position; however normal road use and impacts from roadway
obstacles may alter the original alignments. A wheel alignment will adjust or properly position the wheels/tires with the
vehicle’s frame, thereby increase the life of the tire. These types of adjustments require specialized measuring equipment and
must only be perform by a qualified technician.
Note: Wheel alignments are considered a maintenance item and are not covered under any warranty.
Tire Tips
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Maintain proper tire air pressure at all times
. Check tires in a “cold” position or position in which the vehicle
has not been driven for at least three hours.
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Avoid roadway objects such as debris and potholes.
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Do not drive over curbs or similar abrupt elevation changes.
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Remove foreign objects from the tire tread.
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Always use valve caps on the tire valves.
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Do not overload the RV.
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Inspect tires and take immediate action if uneven wear, cuts, bulges in the sidewall or other such abnormalities
become apparent.
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Check tire pressure prior to ever trip.
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