What should I do if my RV tire is showing dangerous wear?
Confirm proper alignment for all the trailer axles and have the tire inspected. You might be able to keep the tire as a spare, but check its age and have it completely inspected inside and out. 4. One other thing to check is the actual scale weight on each axle and be sure you are not exceeding GAWR and that the load is evenly split axle to axle.
What causes a tire to blow out in a RV?
On our first RV, a 16 foot travel trailer, the tires had a speed rating of 55mph. If you exceed your RV tires speed rating, this can cause them to overheat and eventually blowout. 3. Invest in a Tire Pressure Monitor System
Why are all the tires wearing on my trailer?
If all four tires are wearing heavily on the inside, the trailer is probably overloaded. Trailer axles are built with a slight upward curve in the middle.
What causes a trailer tire to skid on the road?
This can cause one tire to skid rather than roll smoothly down the road, creating heat and friction that wears out the rubber. If you see faster wear on the outer tread, this may be a case of an under-loaded trailer: The trailer weight is too light to straighten out the axle.
Confirm proper alignment for all the trailer axles and have the tire inspected. You might be able to keep the tire as a spare, but check its age and have it completely inspected inside and out. 4. One other thing to check is the actual scale weight on each axle and be sure you are not exceeding GAWR and that the load is evenly split axle to axle.
If all four tires are wearing heavily on the inside, the trailer is probably overloaded. Trailer axles are built with a slight upward curve in the middle.
What can cause the rubber on RV tires to crack?
Solvents such as alcohol, paint stripper, or kitchen cleaners can react with the rubber causing it to crack. Only clean your tires occasionally though, as overdoing it shorten their lifespan. Avoid storing your tires on frozen ground. The rubber can become more brittle, and crack as a result.
This can cause one tire to skid rather than roll smoothly down the road, creating heat and friction that wears out the rubber. If you see faster wear on the outer tread, this may be a case of an under-loaded trailer: The trailer weight is too light to straighten out the axle.
