Malibu Boats RESPONSE TXi 2021, Руководство пользователя

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2021 OWNERS MANUAL | Trailers 125
• Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
• Fundamental characteristics of tires
• Tire safety tips
Use this information to make tire safety a regular part of
your vehicle maintenance routine. Recognize that the time
you spend is minimal compared with the inconvenience and
safety consequences of a flat tire or other tire failure.
Safety First – Basic Tire Maintenance
Properly maintained tires improve the steering, stopping,
traction, and load-carrying capability of your vehicle.
Underinflated tires and overloaded vehicles are a major cause
of tire failure. Therefore, as mentioned above, to avoid flat
tires and other types of tire failure, you should maintain
proper tire pressure, observe tire and vehicle load limits, avoid
road hazards, and regularly inspect your tires.
Finding Your Vehicle’s Recommended Tire Pressure and
Load Limits
Tire information placards and vehicle certification labels
contain information on tires and load limits. These labels
indicate the vehicle manufacturer’s information including:
• Recommended tire size
• Recommended tire inflation pressure
• Vehicle capacity weight (VCW – the maximum
occupant and cargo weight a vehicle is designed to
carry)
• Front and rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR – the
maximum weight the axle systems are designed to
carry).
• Both placards and certification labels are affixed to
the trailer. The recommended tire pressure is on the
tire, and the tire pressure, and load limit appear on the
trailer label.
Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits
Tire inflation pressure is the level of air in the tire that
provides it with load-carrying capacity and affects the overall
performance of the trailer. The tire inflation pressure is a
number that indicates the amount of air pressure—measured
in pounds per square inch (PSI)—a tire requires to be properly
inflated.
The proper tire pressure for the trailer is referred to as
the “recommended cold inflation pressure.” As you will read
below, it is difficult to obtain the recommended tire pressure if
your tires are not cold.
Because tires are designed to be used on more than
one type of vehicle, tire manufacturers list the “maximum
permissible inflation pressure” on the tire sidewall. This
number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should
ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions.
Checking Tire Pressure
It is important to check your trailer’s tire pressure at least
once a month or very 50 miles, whichever comes first, for the
following reasons:
• Most tires may naturally lose air over time
• Tires can lose air suddenly if you drive over a pothole
or other object or if you strike the curb when parking
• With radial tires, it is usually not possible to determine
under-inflation by visual inspection.
For convenience, purchase a tire pressure gauge to keep in
your tow vehicle. Gauges can be purchased at tire dealerships,
auto supply stores, and other retail outlets.
The recommended tire inflation pressure that
manufacturers provide reflects the proper psi when a
tire is cold. The term cold does not relate to the outside
temperature. Rather, a cold tire is one that has not been
driven on for at least three hours. When you drive, your tires
get warmer, causing the air pressure within them to increase.
Therefore, to get an accurate tire pressure reading, you must
measure tire pressure when the tires are cold or compensate
for the extra pressure in warm ties.
Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure
1. Locate the recommended tire pressure on the trailer
label.
2. Record the tire pressure of all tires.
3. If the tire pressure is too high in any of the tires, slowly
release air by gently pressing on the tire valve stem
with the edge of your tire gauge until you get to the
correct pressure.
4. If the tire pressure is too low, note the difference
between the measured tire pressure and the correct
tire pressure. These “missing” pounds of pressure are
what you will need to add.
5. Add the missing pounds of air pressure to each tire
that is under-inflated.
6. Check all the tires to make sure they have the same air
pressure.
If you have been towing your trailer and think that a tire
is under-inflated, fill it to the recommended cold inflation
pressure indicated on your trailer label. While your tire
may still be slightly under-inflated due to the extra pounds
of pressure in the warm tire, it is safer to drive with air
pressure that is slightly lower than the vehicle manufacturer’s
recommended cold inflation pressure than to drive with a
significantly under-inflated tire. Since this is a temporary fix,
don’t forget to recheck and adjust the tire’s pressure when
you can obtain a cold reading.
Tire Size
To maintain tire safety, purchase new tires that are the same
size as the trailer’s original tires or another size recommended
by the manufacturer. At present, the trailer manufacturer is
not recommending any size differential than was originally
equipped. If you have any doubt about the correct size to
choose, consult your authorized Malibu dealer.
Tire Tread
The tire tread provides the gripping action and traction that
prevent your vehicle from slipping or sliding, especially when
the road is wet or icy in general. Tires are not safe and should
be replaced when the tread is worn down to 1/16”. Tires have
built-in tread wear indicators that let you know when it is time
to replace your tires. These indicators are raised sections
spaced intermittently in the bottom of the tread grooves.