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Old 04-14-2016, 10:59 AM   #21
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Contained Air Temperature (CAT) and temperature of a sensor wipping around in outside are can be 20F to 30F or possibly more different. The TPM can only read the temperature it is exposed to.
Air is a good insulator and I doubt there is much air turbulence or movement of the air in the valve stem.
Now a metal stem might conduct some heat from CAT to outer end but it would also cool the stem too.
As I said I have measured and observed the significant difference between CAT and external readings.
Tire PRESSURE Monitor Systems are primarily for measuring and reporting and warning of PRESSURE changes.
Tire Temperature is a secondary issue and people spend too much time on that topic.
Yep. I did have metal stems installed when the new tires were mounted, but they all have this sealing grommet between the stem and the rim, so I'm not sure how much difference they actually make as far as temp data. I read your blog about the IR temp guns. I have a high quality Klein IR gun and I use it to "shoot" the tires and the rims/hubs, in case a bearing began running warm.

Your blog post was very informative about where the tire temps are actually hottest. I always assumed it would be the sidewall due to flex, but that's not where most of the flex is happening. So thanks for that information...made perfect sense.

I get that the IR guns are just marginally informative, but wouldn't it still be better than the TST system? Even though it's not giving precise data, it should still tell me if one tire is running hotter than the other three...although, the pressures would probably be the first data point to point out the hot tire, especially if it exceeds the setpoint.

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Old 04-14-2016, 11:03 AM   #22
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You are overthinking it. Set the tires in the morning and leave it alone.
I respectfully disagree Dan. My past experiences suggest strongly that not thinking about it is what gets us in trouble. Education and a better understanding of how all these systems work, place us in a much better position to either prevent a failure, or being able to repair a failure.

I would much prefer to prevent if possible, since working on trucks and campers on the side of an interstate in 95 degree weather with 95% humidity is not my idea of a fun day.

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I respectfully disagree Dan. My past experiences suggest strongly that not thinking about it is what gets us in trouble. Education and a better understanding of how all these systems work, place us in a much better position to either prevent a failure, or being able to repair a failure.

I would much prefer to prevent if possible, since working on trucks and campers on the side of an interstate in 95 degree weather with 95% humidity is not my idea of a fun day.

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Of course you think about it. Even watch your tire pressure monitoring for pressure and temperature. But in my opinion chasing the tire pressure up and down each day is insane. :-)

Our local expert and your tire manufacturer has advised against letting air out of the tire in the morning to compensate for temperature rise during the day.
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You are overthinking it. Set the tires in the morning and leave it alone.

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Yep. I did have metal stems installed when the new tires were mounted, but they all have this sealing grommet between the stem and the rim, so I'm not sure how much difference they actually make as far as temp data. I read your blog about the IR temp guns. I have a high quality Klein IR gun and I use it to "shoot" the tires and the rims/hubs, in case a bearing began running warm.

Your blog post was very informative about where the tire temps are actually hottest. I always assumed it would be the sidewall due to flex, but that's not where most of the flex is happening. So thanks for that information...made perfect sense.

I get that the IR guns are just marginally informative, but wouldn't it still be better than the TST system? Even though it's not giving precise data, it should still tell me if one tire is running hotter than the other three...although, the pressures would probably be the first data point to point out the hot tire, especially if it exceeds the setpoint.

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Yes you can see temp differences but unless there is a serious problem I usually only see side to side dif when the Sun is on one side for long time.

If you have confirmed you are only loading tires to about 85% of their max and you run the tire sidewall pressure on your TT and have accurate hand gauge you will soon learn that TPM temp readings vary +/- 5 F (or more in the Sun or rain or snow) but the difference should be relatively constant.

On My Class-C my front sensors are right on the stems and the sensor is even shielded by the simulator hub caps. The dual rears have hoses 8" to about 15" long and sensors are out in the open. I see the difference between CAT and TPMS is much greater on the rears than on the fronts.

I suggest that people stop worrying about the temperature and just be sure you have set the TPMS warning levels (Low, rapid & Fast) so that you will never operate below the inflation needed to support the measured load on that tire.
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Old 04-14-2016, 12:43 PM   #26
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Of course you think about it. Even watch your tire pressure monitoring for pressure and temperature. But in my opinion chasing the tire pressure up and down each day is insane. :-)

Our local expert and your tire manufacturer has advised against letting air out of the tire in the morning to compensate for temperature rise during the day.
Dang Dan, don't believe I've ever mentioned chasing pressures up and down. Please don't put words in my post. I asked once about starting at a couple psi lower in anticipation of heat and pressures rising, but that one question was resolved back on page 1. No reason to be insulting. The rest of us are just having a great informative discourse.

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Yes you can see temp differences but unless there is a serious problem I usually only see side to side dif when the Sun is on one side for long time.

If you have confirmed you are only loading tires to about 85% of their max and you run the tire sidewall pressure on your TT and have accurate hand gauge you will soon learn that TPM temp readings vary +/- 5 F (or more in the Sun or rain or snow) but the difference should be relatively constant.

On My Class-C my front sensors are right on the stems and the sensor is even shielded by the simulator hub caps. The dual rears have hoses 8" to about 15" long and sensors are out in the open. I see the difference between CAT and TPMS is much greater on the rears than on the fronts.

I suggest that people stop worrying about the temperature and just be sure you have set the TPMS warning levels (Low, rapid & Fast) so that you will never operate below the inflation needed to support the measured load on that tire.
Tireman, based on a lot of information gleaned from this thread and others, I will just run the tires at max cold inf pressure. I plan to stop at a cat scale one day soon and at least get axle weight data. Would love to get individual tire weights, but that type of scale doesn't exist anywhere close.
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David, not you but someone else on page 2 said they were still going to lower their pressure in the morning by 2 to 3 pounds even after listening to our tire expert recommendations not to do that.
It just seems that there's a lot of grief going on about nothing.

And I did have a :-) and that post also :-)

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Old 04-14-2016, 02:11 PM   #30
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You are way over thinking this. I drive and own several 18 wheelers. They operate all over the US. In the south, southwest and west during the summer. I keep all my tire pressures at 110 lbs COLD. (flatbed trucks that are loaded heavy all the time) My steer tires at at 120 lbs. The only times I have to adjust the pressure is in the fall when the weather turns and stays cold, requiring air to be put in to maintain the 110 lbs. In the spring when the weather warms up and stays warm I have to let air out to maintain the 110. So, I keep my tires at this pressure all the time. No matter what part of the country I operate in I do not have problems with over inflation traveling through the desert or underinflation traveling through northern states or Canada. I treat my 5th wheel the same way. It calls for 80 lbs of air pressure COLD. Thats what I run, period. I have never had any issues in MANY years of doing this. My advice is to set your tires at the manufacturers COLD pressure rating and keep it there when starting out. I think your reading too much into it. TPMS can be a good thing, but they can cause us to be paranoid too I believe.
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Nice thread. Here's where I'm thinking. My Maxxis 8008 call for 80psi cold pressure on their chart that indicates an 'E' rating (65mph) requires 80psi cold. Lower psi, reduces the ratings down to D or C and the resulting load carry ability.

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If I'm to accept that the maximum PSI should not exceed 25% of 80psi, then my maximum should not go over 100psi. So if I'm in Texas and the RV is parked outside on hot pavement, the cold-pressure is going to be at a good start point and I'm probably OK getting out on the 100+ interstate.

But if the 5er is parked in a shaded storage bin or maybe for a couple of weeks camping on grass or gravel, the starting 80psi cold will be unusually cold for the hot Interstate I'm about to get out on. In these cases, I will drop the starting cold temp to 70psi and watch it grow as I continue out on the Interstates. This works for me and when the ambient temp outside is 99deg to 103deg, I'll see my TST tire temps go up to about 98deg to 100deg.

Haven't hauled across the Mojave desert yet but if I ever see those towing temps go over 100, I think I'll let some air out.
Again here the link to Maxis ST tires, wich to my conclusions is dangerous.
Goodyear also has such a list for ST tires.
I base this conclusion on the fact that ST tires are calculated in their maximum load for max speed of 65 m/h so more deflection and heatproduction a cycle allowed.
This brings it to the edges of damage , and no reserve.

Second is that they calculate these Radial tires in ST , with a formula that was introduced in 1928 for diagonal tires ( to get sciencetific using 0,585 power in the universal formula instead of 0.8 power in Europe used for all kind of tires). This leads in the lower pressures to higher loadcapacity's , then you would calculate with saver 0.8 power. so more deflection then the deflection for maximum load AT maxloadpressure.
This deflection is for ST tires already on the edges , so more deflection will give damage to tires.

This together with misyudging of weight and Unbalance R/L kills the tires in short time.
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DavidG, I think what's most important is using the TPMS regularly and recognizing patterns in changes. I knew I had tire issues before major symptoms showed up because I could see that one tire had a higher pressure than the others (not sure why- but it was an anomaly vs. the other 9).

Overtime, I also know to expect a certain PSI increase or temperature increase. If something doesn't follow the pre-established patterns, I'm going to pull over and investigate (as well as I can).

Personally, I wouldn't adjust my cold pressure in the morning based on geographic area and/or weather. Make sure they're topped up and roll. I then watch for anomalies in individual tires and/or extreme changes overall.

Good for you for being aware.
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I knew I had tire issues before major symptoms showed up because I could see that one tire had a higher pressure than the others (not sure why- but it was an anomaly vs. the other 9).
But, for the love of God- don't ignore it and think you'll limp to 2 different campgrounds... ( )
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Yep Ependy, your post is the conclusion I have come to. The process has been interesting to say the least, and I've learned a few things along the way, and I hope others reading the thread may have picked up a nugget or two as well.

But keeping an eye out for that one tire that changes in relation to the others seems to be the key. I read one of your other posts on the TST system. I didn't realize that the internal battery would last that long. That's also good to know.

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Looks like the Maxxis 8008's are now stamped according to the new rules and their current trailer tire is "Q" rated (confirmed with Maxxis). Load Index is 119 to 123 or 3,000# to 3420#. Speed Q is 100mph maximum. PSI is 80#. Of course non of this matters if the Tire is sold as an ST (Special Tire). The rules for ST still cap the mph at 65mph.

Here's a dealer web page that so indicates:

235/80-16 MAXXIS M8008 RADIAL TRAILER 123/119Q BSW

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Interesting thread. All of the tire failures I have ever had were due to overloading and under inflation. Since paying close attention to proper tire specs, inflation and maintenance, I haven't had any issues. I have always understood that cold inflation referred to ambient temp. I don't run tire monitors (except those included with the TV) and inspect the tires when we stop for uneven wear or blisters. I also don't run faster than 65 and when we stop, I touch each tire. Normally, they are slightly warm to the touch. It is perfectly normal to see pressures increase while towing for reasons already stated. Just make sure they are properly inflated each and every morning and you will head off potential issues along the way.
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Tireman, based on a lot of information gleaned from this thread and others, I will just run the tires at max cold inf pressure. I plan to stop at a cat scale one day soon and at least get axle weight data. Would love to get individual tire weights, but that type of scale doesn't exist anywhere close.

For worksheet on how to calculate tire loads and some suggestions on how to locate scales check Fifthwheel site
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Looks like the Maxxis 8008's are now stamped according to the new rules and their current trailer tire is "Q" rated (confirmed with Maxxis). Load Index is 119 to 123 or 3,000# to 3420#. Speed Q is 100mph maximum. PSI is 80#. Of course non of this matters if the Tire is sold as an ST (Special Tire). The rules for ST still cap the mph at 65mph.

Bill, I don't think that's exactly right. I copied and pasted an email I received from Maxxis about that exact question for the 8008 tires that I purchased. They allow for higher speed rating as long as the tire load is appropriate to that higher speed. So for example; if the Maxxis load inflation chart says that for a given load, the tires should be at 60 psi, then I can inflate them to 70 psi and run 75 mph. They even allow for 85 mph if the load inflation chart number is reduced another 10%. Now, in no way do i suggest that anyone run 75 mph or 85 mph with these tires, but that's how I read their email.

If I'm missing something, someone explain it to me in a way that agrees with the email I received from them.

Here it is;
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The Maxxis M8008 ST Radial is "Q" speed rated. However, according to the Tire and Rim Association, the U.S. tire industry specification authority, inflation pressures and load specifications in general for any ST Radial trailer tires, without a service description, regardless of the manufacturer, are designed and rated at 65 MPH. If the speed is higher than 65 MPH, the pressure and load need to be adjusted according to the following guidelines:
From 66 to 75 MPH – the tire inflation pressure needs to increase 10 PSI (not to exceed the maximum PSI the tire is rated for) but requires no load adjustment.
From 76 to 85 MPH – the tire inflation pressure needs to increase 10 PSI (not to exceed the maximum PSI the tire is rated for) and load should be reduced by 10%.
We hope this information is helpful. Thanks for your inquiry and interest in Maxxis Tires.
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The Maxxis M8008 ST Radial is "Q" speed rated. However, according to the Tire and Rim Association, the U.S. tire industry specification authority, inflation pressures and load specifications in general for any ST Radial trailer tires, without a service description, regardless of the manufacturer, are designed and rated at 65 MPH. If the speed is higher than 65 MPH, the pressure and load need to be adjusted according to the following guidelines:
From 66 to 75 MPH – the tire inflation pressure needs to increase 10 PSI (not to exceed the maximum PSI the tire is rated for) but requires no load adjustment.
From 76 to 85 MPH – the tire inflation pressure needs to increase 10 PSI (not to exceed the maximum PSI the tire is rated for) and load should be reduced by 10%.
We hope this information is helpful. Thanks for your inquiry and interest in Maxxis Tires.
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Its the 75mph adj that is confusing. The 8008 (16" with Hispec wheels) have a max of 80psi and provide load of 3420. Since you cannot exceed 80psi, I was told a decrease of load by 10% was the acceptable safe alternate. So the 3420 max is reduced to 3078. Thus 4 tires with trailer weight evenly distributed would allow 13,680 trailer weight. A CAT weighing is required since some of the trailer GVW lies in the tongue carried by the truck payload.

I would never run the 8008 at cold 90psi. I do however run an ultralight 5er whose max loaded CAT weight is typically around 10000. On a straight, smooth surface, 4 lane, low traffic, in good weather, in daylight highway (think many portions of I-10 far west) while my tires are new in age and mileage, I do run at 75mph.

EDIT: Escapees does individual weighings at each wheel for those of us that cant seem to figure out a load balance.
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all good info . i set my tires at max 80 psi and expect psi to rise as temp rises . this is built into the tire specs . which is why they want you to cold inflate tires .
one thing missed is elevation change . from MO to the middle of Kansas psi rise of about 2 psi cold . from the middle of Kansas to Denver you can experience another 2 to 4 psi increase cold . From denver on up another couple or more psi increase . this is on top of temp caused psi increase .
I will set my psi at 78 cold in denver and when up to 8000 ++ it will be at 80++ so very important to check the psi when traveling at altitude Daily
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