Tire Pressure Question - Page 3

alparmer · 11-08-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbles

I have the 22.5" aluminum wheels and yes there is only the inner extender but the outer valve is readily accessible and is steel. Did you tell them that your wheels were not the 22.5" aluminum ones? Might make a difference. That's just not right to me. When my other MH's came with extenders it included the inner and outer when the wheels were the 19.5" variety with wheel liners. Sorry. You should be able to buy just the outer extenders if FR won't own up.

Mine are 19.5, I'm going to get a set of these:

Wheel Masters 8029180 180 Degree Valve Extender Package of 2 | eBay

The valve on the outer wheel is pointed inward and you can touch it through one of the cap's holes.

alparmer · 11-08-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Iggy

I think you said something wrong.
You are missing your inner extenders. The one you see in your picture is from the outside tire which you can work with.
I think you may have to send them a picture to explain what you are missing. The Inner tire extenders. Correct me if I'm wrong here.
Good luck

Iggy, I do have the inners, just need the outers. I did send FR a photo of the outer valve that I took in between the tires that shows there is no extender.

alparmer · 11-08-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jk510

Those look to be the same hub caps as my Mirada. The come off pretty easily. If you look closely at the "lug nuts" you will notice that 2 of them are different. The difference is very slight, it is at the base of the "nut". Find one and the other is directly opposite.

I just went out and checked and found that the easiest way to find them is just by tapping on the "nuts". Most of them will sound hollow while two will sound solid. That those two off and the cap will pull right off.

Joel

Thanks Joel, I would have removed all of them. Good to know.

alparmer · 11-08-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil57

When you get the valve stems figured out I would suggest getting the MH weighed then going to the tire manufacture web site to see what air pressure you should run. That's the only way to get it correct. Adjusting fir comfort is not safe or good for the long life of the tire.

How do I get the MH weighed?

Ford Idaho · 11-08-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by alparmmer

How do I get the MH weighed?

Most truck stops have a public scale, you will need to pay a fee but it is well worth it.

Phil57 · 11-08-2013, 12:54 PM

It's only around 9 dollars and good for the day. If you can find a scale that can do a four point weight that is best but hard to find. If you find one you can set your tire pressure more accurately. Most of the scales here in MI are Cat scales and only weigh the axel. That is better than nothing and will give you a starting point for tire pressure. The down side is having one side much heavier than the other and not having the tire pressure high enough.

awwall · 11-08-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by alparmmer

I decided to check the tire pressure on my rig and they were all set at 82. Sticker says it's supposed to be 97. For those of you with experience, do you find a better ride with the recommended pressure of a bit lower one.

I could only find four valves for six tires. Are the two on each side in the rear hooked up with a T? Another thing I noticed is that all of the valves are nice metal ones.

Just a question? Are you sure about the 97psi? My inside sticker says 82psi. I have 19.5 GY 670 tires. I weighed the coach and indeed, from the GY website, says my tires should be at 82psi for the weight that was measured on the scales.

alparmer · 11-09-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by awwall

Just a question? Are you sure about the 97psi? My inside sticker says 82psi. I have 19.5 GY 670 tires. I weighed the coach and indeed, from the GY website, says my tires should be at 82psi for the weight that was measured on the scales.

I must have read it wrong, it's actually 92 psi. Here is a picture.

Another question: Am I supposed t have a spare tire...if so, can't find it.

alparmer · 11-09-2013, 04:41 PM

Got the inner extenders secured and ordered a set of 180 hard line ones for the outer. Thanks for letting me know how the hub caps work. Mine had three fake lug nuts and they came off. I really like the design. They look real and if you ever damage one, just pop another one in. I also found that all of my wheels are balanced as they all good size weights in them. Probably why it rides so smooth.