Oliver Legacy Elite II2017, Owner'S Manual

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Under inflated tires will run hot, shorten the tire’s life and decrease the
Oliver safe load limit. Over inflated tires will cause a rough and bouncing
ride that can damage RV components or cargo. It is a good idea to always
carry an accurate tire pressure gauge in the RV to make these checks. If
pressure checks indicate a tire is losing air, check for signs of valve leakage,
penetration or wheel and rim damage. Under or over inflating tires can cause
tires to fail.
The way you drive can have a significant effect on the wear and life of tires.
High speeds, unusual use of the brakes, taking corners too quickly and bad
roads all can contribute to the early wear and failure of your tires. When you
drive on surfaces with holes or rocks and other loose objects that can
damage tires and cause misalignment, make sure to reduce speed and drive
carefully. If you notice damage to a tire such as a bulge, uneven wear or
damage by a foreign object or the road, have it inspected and repaired or
replaced as needed at a reputable repair facility.
NOTE: Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as a tire that has not been used
for three or more hours, or has been driven less than one mile. Tire inflation
pressure of a hot tire may show an increase of as much as 6 psi over a cold
tire. Measure and adjust tire pressure when the tires are cold.
▲ WARNING: When replacing a tire, make sure to replace it with a
tire of the same size and specifications. Never use different types of tires
together on the RV (i.e. radial and bias-belted). Mixing of tires can cause
handling problems, as well as unusual tire wear, both of which can create
unsafe or even dangerous driving conditions. If your spare is of a different
size be especially careful and use only to get to the nearest repair facility.
Wheel Nut Torques
It is also important to have the wheel nuts checked regularly to make sure
they have not loosened during travel. Follow the schedule for regular wheel
nut torque checks. If you suspect that wheel nuts have loosened at any time,
have them checked and torqued to proper limits immediately (90 Ft. Lbs.).
Owner Awareness
If you suspect or notice cracked or broken wheel stud bolts, they must be
replaced, along with adjacent bolts. Adjacent bolts probably also been
weakened due to additional stress placed on them.