Tire pressures and my air compressor
Ok, so granted I am not the heaviest brick in the load so thought I'd ask this question. It might be simple logic but I want to be sure. My RV tires are to be at 130PSI front and 120PSI rear. My ai...
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QUOTE FROM SIDECARFLIP'S POST:
"I disagree with your premise that the center of the tire will wear down in no time or the unit will ride like a brick. Tires are designed to run at maximum listed sidewall pressure and tires provide very little compliance (flex) when rolling. The suspension provides ride compliance (comfort) not the tires. Tires are designed to carry a load with minimal flex (which causes internal heat), not provide a comfortable ride."
SIDECARFLIP, you need to do a little more study on the design of radial tires. Radial tires are designed TO FLEX IN THE SIDEWALL, because the tread is stiffened to prevent it's flexing. Also, the air pressure in radial tires will definitely have an effect on ride and tread pattern wear.
"designed to carry a load with minimal flex" certainly applied to the old bias ply tires, for if they flexed the scissors action within the plies would cause heat buildup and eventually failure.
The secret to radial tires is to have the PROPER air pressure, not too much, not too little, for the load you are carrying on each tire. Provided you have the correct pressure, the belts in the tread are flat with the road, very little stress on shoulders or center of tread; result is nice ride and wear pattern.
Sorry to take so long, but after dealing with radial tires for 40 years, I just couldn't let this one get by me.
"I disagree with your premise that the center of the tire will wear down in no time or the unit will ride like a brick. Tires are designed to run at maximum listed sidewall pressure and tires provide very little compliance (flex) when rolling. The suspension provides ride compliance (comfort) not the tires. Tires are designed to carry a load with minimal flex (which causes internal heat), not provide a comfortable ride."
SIDECARFLIP, you need to do a little more study on the design of radial tires. Radial tires are designed TO FLEX IN THE SIDEWALL, because the tread is stiffened to prevent it's flexing. Also, the air pressure in radial tires will definitely have an effect on ride and tread pattern wear.
"designed to carry a load with minimal flex" certainly applied to the old bias ply tires, for if they flexed the scissors action within the plies would cause heat buildup and eventually failure.
The secret to radial tires is to have the PROPER air pressure, not too much, not too little, for the load you are carrying on each tire. Provided you have the correct pressure, the belts in the tread are flat with the road, very little stress on shoulders or center of tread; result is nice ride and wear pattern.
Sorry to take so long, but after dealing with radial tires for 40 years, I just couldn't let this one get by me.
