another blown goodyear

rgatijnet1 wrote:
Basically anyone else's experience with their tires means nothing to what your tires will do on your RV. Everyone treats their tires differently altho on this forum EVERYONE always checks their tire pressure at least once every hour and more often sometimes. As they use fuel, they adjust their tire pressure. They never hit any pot holes or curbs, and they never exceed 55 MPH. At least this is what they tell the tire store employee when they are trying to get reimbursed for their tire when they fail. :B
In all of my years of RVing, I can count on one hand the number of RV'rs that I have seen actually checking and adjusting their tire pressure before hitting the road in the morning.
I have talked with some people that have the TPMS and some never touch their tires until the alarm goes off and some go ahead and start driving in the morning with their tire pressure showing too low on their TPMS with the claim that the pressure will go up once they drive a few miles.
I've had Goodyear, Michelin, and even the Firestone tires that caused problems on some SUV's. I guess I have been fortunate because I've never had a blowout on any RV that I have owned. My last flat tire was from a small hole in the sidewall caused by my tire chains.

X2 - I too have NEVER seen anyone check pressure in a campground.

Prior to departure I'll check ALL fluids, outside tranny, that gets checked on the way in. I'll also check all tires. Even if I had a TPMS I would still check and adjust my tires.

Getting ready to take the HD out with the bride. Just checked the tires, air shocks, and the oil. Do it prior to any trip on any vehicle. Outside 0f the cars, they get checked on Sunday morning with my coffee....

So, I'll agree with you on this, people will complain about anything that cost them money and I'll bet 50% of the people here don't do any type of pre-departure check.....

-paul