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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-17-2019, 04:41 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
Because your replacement tires are of the same...

Because your replacement tires are of the same designated size as the Original Equipment tires, the 50 PSI is the correct cold inflation pressure. Because the new tires have a higher load capacity as...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-25-2019, 10:14 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
I suspect you have 3500# axles. You should use...

I suspect you have 3500# axles. You should use replacement tires of the same size with a LRD. That will give you the required load capacity reserves.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-05-2017, 01:59 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
Basically tire rotation is a product of the tire...

Basically tire rotation is a product of the tire industry. My recommendation is to follow the requirements found in the tire warranty booklet and/or what is in the Vehicle owner's manual.
...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-23-2016, 04:08 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
Tire load index With new rules governing...

Tire load index

With new rules governing tariff taxation on foreign tires, specifically requiring most foreign manufacturers of ST tires to provide a speed rating on every tire’s sidewall, we...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-23-2016, 04:07 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
Originally Posted by Oaklevel snip My...

Originally Posted by Oaklevel
snip

My question, that no one can seem to answer, is how long have ST tires been out there? My first two campers (both 24' duel axle) came with P rated tires from...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-22-2016, 11:39 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
The Maxxis 5 year warranty for ST tires starts on...

The Maxxis 5 year warranty for ST tires starts on the date molded on the individual tire.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 12-26-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
Please don’t take this as a harsh answer. It’s...

Please don’t take this as a harsh answer. It’s just based on facts that people don’t like to accept.

For a long time know I’ve been doing the safety side of tires. I’ve been branded all kinds of...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 12-26-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
All of us Airdales know about this one. ...

All of us Airdales know about this one.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Martin_F-35_Lightning_II
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 12-22-2015, 11:14 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
Sorry Air, I don't understand your point. The...

Sorry Air, I don't understand your point. The regulations establish minimum performance requirements and does not specify the type or size of tire to be used.

The certification label does.

In...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 12-22-2015, 03:13 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
I’m going to present this from what I consider a...

I’m going to present this from what I consider a typical manufacturer does when building a model trailer to a specific marketing tool. In this case the market target is for one half ton trucks.
...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 12-20-2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
What manufacturers are you speaking for? All RV...

What manufacturers are you speaking for? All RV trailer manufacturers must fit tires to a specific figure. It’s called the GAWR and each axle has one. The amount of load for each one of them is found...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 12-20-2015, 03:21 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
I also share that opinion. But, it’s an opinion...

I also share that opinion. But, it’s an opinion not supported by tire industry standards. The vehicle certification process is binding for the vehicle builders.

Lets get hypothetical along that...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 12-20-2015, 12:37 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
Once you own a trailer the total weight of that...

Once you own a trailer the total weight of that trailer is your responsibility.

It’s manufacturer will determine - according to safety regulations and standards - what it’s maximum/minimum load...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 11-02-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
There is another side to the coin. Tire...

There is another side to the coin.

Tire manufacturers are required to list rims that fit every tire size they make (individually). Rim manufacturers are not required to provide load or psi...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 11-02-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
If the rim manufacturer has taken the time to...

If the rim manufacturer has taken the time to mark the rim with a maximum psi rating of 80 psi - they are not required by regulations to do that - I would not exceed that with a tire's cold inflation...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-30-2015, 03:09 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
Although it is an across the board fact, Goodyear...

Although it is an across the board fact, Goodyear is the only ST tire manufacturer to take advantage of this procedure outlined in the reference below.

Without vehicle manufacturer approval I...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-29-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
What I don't understand is how RV companies can...

What I don't understand is how RV companies can claim the tires they select are the only ones appropriate for use on the RV given that they are not willing to stand behind their choice and offer a...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-28-2015, 09:00 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
I know you must know this; Vehicle manufacturers...

I know you must know this; Vehicle manufacturers are the only ones authorized to select and fit OE tires. Once selected they are described on the vehicle's federal certification label, tire placard...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 12-17-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
When reading Cooper's replacement tire page one...

When reading Cooper's replacement tire page one might wonder what replacement tire was actually used.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company - Load Capacity...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 11-24-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
Most large, heavy, RV trailers can easily hold...

Most large, heavy, RV trailers can easily hold twice as much cargo weight than they are designed for. Add that factor to someone that's a little lackadaisical about their tire pressures and early...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 11-24-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
The only tire that requires a 10% reduction of...

The only tire that requires a 10% reduction of load capacity for use on the RV trailer axles is the Passenger tire. It can be used on trailers under 10,000# GVWR.

Airdale
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-14-2013, 03:10 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 403,036
Posted By Airdale
Just a couple of comments. I don't want to step...

Just a couple of comments. I don't want to step on Tireman9's toes. At least not too hard.

Carlisle tires have been building the special trailer (ST) about as long as any other manufacturer and...
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