Tire Care
For optimum tire wear and better gas mileage proper tire inflation is critical.
Although each tire has a stamped impression on it from the manufacturer indicating the maximum (cold) tire pressure to inflate the tire with, for optimum tire wear, a smoother ride and better gas mileage, the weight of the coach must be considered.
As one travels down the road the tires heat up and pressure builds adding to the static cold pressure already in the tires. This becomes even more critical when traveling through mountainous country at high speeds and at altitude where tire pressures build to even greater degrees.
It is critically important to check the tire pressure daily when the tires are cold. Care should be taken so that the tires are checked usually in the morning when the air temperature is cool and the tires are out of direct sunlight to get an accurate cold tire pressure reading.
Warning: The maintenance recommendations on this page are meant as general guidelines only. Always consult with a professional RV mechanic, your owner's manual, and/or your authorized RV dealer BEFORE performing any maintenance procedures or safety inspections. Failure to follow ALL of the manufacturer's specific safety instructions could result in injury or death. See 'Legal Disclaimer' below.
Dial Type Tire Gauges at Camping World:
Deluxe Pistol Grip Tire Gauge
Long-Reach Tire Pressure Gauge
Dial Type Tire Gauges at Amazon.com:
Accutire MS-5010 Heavy Duty Dial Tire Gauge
Digital Type Tire Gauges at Amazon.com:
Accutire MS-4720 Digital Truck Tire Gauge
Legal Disclaimer & Caution: Before using any advice, and/or performing any maintenance procedures recommended on this website you should consult with your RV dealer, and/or a professional Motorhome or RV mechanic. The recommendations and advice given on this website are intended as general guidelines ONLY, and may not pertain to your particular make and/or model of RV or Motorhome. Use these suggestions, repair tips, and/or maintenance advice AT YOUR OWN RISK. Under no circumstances will this website, or any of its officers or employees be liable for any consequential, incidental, special or exemplary damages even if appraised of the likelihood of such damages occurring. The owners of this website do not warrant the information against errors, omissions or deficiencies of any kind.
