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On the Road
Tire Safety Tips
Preventing Tire Damage
Slow down if you have to go over a pothole or other object in the road.
Do not run over curbs or other foreign objects in the roadway and try not to strike the curb when
parking.
Tire Safety Checklist
Check tire pressure regularly (at least once a month), including the spare.
Inspect the tires for uneven wear patterns on the tread, cracks, foreign objects, or other signs of
wear or trauma.
Remove bits of glass, rocks and foreign objects wedged in the tread.
Make sure your wheel valve stems have caps.
Check tire pressure before going on a long trip.
Do not overload your RV. Check the 'Tire and Loading Information' label for the maximum
recommended load for your RV.
Additional Tire Tips
You may increase the overall life of your tires by having a tire shop balance your wheel/tire
assemblies. Your wheels and tires are not balanced from the factory.
Rotating your tires may also increase their life span in the same way that you would do this for
your tow vehicle or car.
Additional information can be found in a brochure titled 'Tire Safety - Everything Rides On It',
published by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It can be obtained free of
charge on the NHTSA website located here...
https://one.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/tiresafety/ridesonit/tires_index.html
If not properly tightened, loose lug nuts can damage the stud and/or
wheels. If driven in this condition for any extended period severe
wheel damage could occur affecting the handling of your RV.
Use a torque wrench to tighten lug nuts. Tightening by hand or with
an impact wrench is not recommended. Proper torque of lug nuts
can only be achieved by using a torque wrench and a socket the
correct size for the lug nut. Do not use a flexible extension, a four-
way wrench, or any other type of wrench for final tightening that
does not measure the actual force applied to the lug nut.
Under or over torque of wheel lug nuts can cause the wheel to
separate from the axle creating an unsafe situation.
Never apply paint or lubricants to the lug nuts, stud, or mating
surface of the wheel or hubs on your axle.
It is the consumers' responsibility to follow these important safety
instructions. Following these safety instructions will help ensure
wheel lug nut torque is properly maintained on your RV.
