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Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-25-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,943
Posted By Tireman9
What does your EMS say?

What does your EMS say?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-24-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,879
Posted By Tireman9
This picture suggests different PSI on the two...

This picture suggests different PSI on the two different tires on the rear of the P.U. What does your Digital hand gauge report?
Forum: Berkshire 01-18-2024, 08:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,232
Posted By Tireman9
Quick reply. The life experience of a tire on a...

Quick reply. The life experience of a tire on a car, LT, RV trailer, RV Motorhome or commercial truck are all different so each type of usage will get a different answer.


Passenger car tires...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussions 01-12-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,355
Posted By Tireman9
According to current US Tire Industry standards...

According to current US Tire Industry standards as published in the US Tire & Rim Association Yearbook "Load Identification"s as follows.
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Forum: Truck Camper Discussions 01-09-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,355
Posted By Tireman9
So if your truck load capacity is 1716# and the...

So if your truck load capacity is 1716# and the camper weight is 1200# when empty that leaves 516 for you, your passenger, clothes, food water and camping supplies. Even increasing the tire...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussions 01-09-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,355
Posted By Tireman9
Tires are rated to carry a certain load and the...

Tires are rated to carry a certain load and the max load capacity is based n the inflation. You need to confirm your actual tire load by going to a Truck Scale (Many truck stops have scales or check...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 12-28-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,230
Posted By Tireman9
Increasing the tire LR will not increase the RV...

Increasing the tire LR will not increase the RV GAWR which you should not exceed.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 11-22-2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,864
Posted By Tireman9
The main control on fuel economy is the driver's...

The main control on fuel economy is the driver's right foot. If you accelerate from a stop at the same rate as the cars do that is a major contributor.


I have a 24QB with GM 6.0L engine and get...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 11-13-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,978
Posted By Tireman9
As an actual tire design Engineer i do not...

As an actual tire design Engineer i do not understand the need for the charts. Tire pressure will change by about 2% for each change in Ambient temperature.



1. Learn your actual load for each...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-31-2023, 08:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,734
Posted By Tireman9
Bubble in sidewall is usually evidence of broken...

Bubble in sidewall is usually evidence of broken body ply cord due to pot-hole hit or similar. Have covered this in detail with pictures of the evidence in my RV Tire Safety blog.


Are all the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-30-2023, 07:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,734
Posted By Tireman9
It would help to know the full specs for thr GY...

It would help to know the full specs for thr GY tires you are buying. You did a good job listing the complete specs for the Carisle tire.
Forum: Berkshire 10-06-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,999
Posted By Tireman9
The type of compressor makes no difference as...

The type of compressor makes no difference as long as the one you use will generate enough pressure and do it fast enough so you do not give up with inflating the tires before they reach the required...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-18-2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,634
Posted By Tireman9
Thanks for jumping in with the technical details....

Thanks for jumping in with the technical details. Yes it is the ozone that can attack the tire rubber.


Strange but true fact. When working at my Tire Forensics job, I was presented with three...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-18-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,634
Posted By Tireman9
If storing indoors be sure to keep the tires away...

If storing indoors be sure to keep the tires away from electric motors.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-04-2023, 09:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,885
Posted By Tireman9
While I have no personal experience with Castle...

While I have no personal experience with Castle Rock tires. I can offer a bit of advice when making tire purchasing decisions. The reinforcement materials are listed on the sidewall of all tires. If...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-04-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,885
Posted By Tireman9
If you got the RV weighed on a truck scale and...

If you got the RV weighed on a truck scale and learned that the tire capacity was in fact 130% of the scale weight numbers you had an unusual situation as most RVs are found to weigh more than the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-24-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,667
Posted By Tireman9
People need to pay more attention to the tires...

People need to pay more attention to the tires they have and that they are buying.


If you go to the grocery to buy T-Bone steak and are given hamburg I bet you would not accept that exchange.
...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-19-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 235,419
Posted By Tireman9
Not quite. Whille damage can result in a failure....

Not quite. Whille damage can result in a failure. My laboratory test was on brand new from the warehouse tires.


The construction materials make a difference. IMO selecting tires with Nylon cap...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-18-2023, 07:36 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 235,419
Posted By Tireman9
I have been able to duplicate this in the...

I have been able to duplicate this in the Laboratory. Basically old age plus a lack of a Nylon Cap ply. Read the material list on the tire sidewall.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-17-2023, 08:33 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 235,419
Posted By Tireman9
I have seen this a number of times in older tires...

I have seen this a number of times in older tires that do not have 'Nylon" listed as a belt material. All tires list the reinforcing materials.


How old are the tires. Simply "looking great" is...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-14-2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,170
Posted By Tireman9
This is just a rumor I heard. U-Haul has...

This is just a rumor I heard.


U-Haul has special tires and is not allowed to sell tires to the public. Can anyone confirm?
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-07-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 235,419
Posted By Tireman9
Interesting observation. While different...

Interesting observation.
While different design tires (Snow tires vs summer tires or passenger tires vs Off-Road designs) may have different OD, according to Tire & Rim Industry standards that all...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-04-2023, 08:03 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 235,419
Posted By Tireman9
If you have a tire question

As an actual Tire Design Engineer (Ret) and RV owner I monitor this and other RV forums and try and answer questions based on my 50 years experience. It would make my job easier if you have a...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-04-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,002
Posted By Tireman9
In my 40+ years of doing failed tire autopsies I...

In my 40+ years of doing failed tire autopsies I have never seen a pothole causing a broken bead. Bent rim yes but broken bead bundle never. Do you have a picture? Did the broken ends of the bead...
Forum: Vibe | V-Cross 07-16-2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 87,440
Posted By Tireman9
If you are interested in Why this happens on...

If you are interested in Why this happens on different brand tires and tires made in different countries, I posted that last week on RVTravel xxxxx but here is the basic info.
Why does the tread on...
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