Monitoring the condition and health of your RV tires is one of the most important RV maintenance activities. The tires on your motorhome, fifth wheel, or travel trailer are designed to perform under a variety of conditions and stresses. While traveling down the road at 55-70 mph, they separate you and your RV from the hard asphalt or pavement.
They are designed to operate in cold, hot, and wet weather, as well as under heavy loads. Knowing these limits and the operating parameters of your RV tires will allow you to adjust them when necessary. You can not only save money by taking care of your tires and understanding their health, but you can also save your life—should the worst happen, and a tire fails at the worst possible moment.
Know your vehicle's weight and the weight rating of your tires
RV tires should have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating no greater than the RV's Gross Vehicle Weight, and the load must be evenly distributed on them. Goodyear® offers a great resource that provides details and a "how to" for understanding the weight ratings and load distributions of your vehicle and its tires: Goodyear Tire PDF.
The proper distribution of load on your RV's tires will enhance its overall performance. Improved handling, better fuel economy, and proper and maintained braking ability are likely to be noticeable.
Know the Age of Your Tires
You shouldn't use the tread wear on your RV tires as an indicator of whether you need new tires, unlike your car, which is driven more frequently. Manufacturers of tires, such as Goodyear® and Michelin®, do not specify a specific age beyond which you should replace your tires. The lifespan of a tire is influenced by a number of factors. Michelin® recommends keeping five years in mind, and never exceeding ten. Some of the factors that impact a tire’s lifespan include:
Longer life results from frequent use.
Tire life expectancy is reduced by storing them under load or without rotating them for a long period of time. Leaving your RV under load for six months isn't good for your tires, for example.
According to Goodyear®, prolonged use in warmer climates can shorten a tire's lifespan.
You can extend the life of your tires by maintaining proper tire pressure and rotating them regularly.
We at Maintain My RV can assist you with keeping your tires in top condition. Tire maintenance items are already preloaded in Maintain My RV. Tires, like anything else, can fail despite the best maintenance practices. As part of your regular maintenance, a tire monitoring system can provide peace of mind and protection against worst-case scenarios.
There are many tire-monitoring systems on the market today, and we encourage you to learn more about their features and capabilities.
We recommend you consider the TST Tire Pressure Monitoring System, which includes features and functions we have found useful, such as continuous scrolling of both PSI and temperature of each tire. You can purchase TST tire pressure monitors online and in retail stores. But ensure you purchase them from someone who not only stands behind the product they sell with customer support, but actually uses it. rvlife7.blogpost.com, for example, is run by Eric and Tami Johnson. Providing you with the best RV experience and lifestyle is as important to RVlife7 as it is to us.
Maintain your RV tires regularly by monitoring their condition and adhering to a regular maintenance schedule. Be safe out there as always
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