Where is the tire pressure sticker hiding?
We have a 2004 Georgie Boy Cruise Master and cannot find the sticker that states what the tire pressure should be. Can anyone tell us where to look for this sticker? We have looked behind doors, dra...
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abc40kids wrote:Alan_Hepburn wrote:abc40kids wrote:
Best pressure is the max pressure located on the tire.
...IF the tire is carrying the maximum rated weight for that tire. While it is indeed safer to be over-inflated rather than under-inflated, it is definitely NOT the best option. Over-inflation can result in a rough ride, and cause excessive tire wear in the center of the tread.
Max pressure based on the sidewall info is always the best option. Now if you've upgraded tires to a heavier load rating than your rig came with it won't be nesesary to go to the max. If your wheel can handle the pressure max air will make your tires last longer and help reduce chance of blow-outs.
I must respectfully disagree with this statement. Case in point: my motorhome. According to the sidewall on the OEM tires the minimum pressure for the maximum rated load is 110 psi. According to the data plate in the rig the front tires should be run at 95 psi and the rears are at 90 psi. That is what I run them at because I haven't had the opportunity to get the rig weighed. I suspect I can lower the pressure even more once I get the rig weighed. Running them higher causes the handling to go to pot.
Running tires that much overinflated causes the center of the tread to wear out faster, causes poor handling, and can, in fact, be a cause of blowouts rather than reduce the chance of a blowout. Over-inflation makes the tire stiffer, making it more likely to be "bruised" by impacts that would be harmless if the tire were properly inflated.
