Why so many blowouts?
I see a lot of posts on this site about blowouts... Is it due to extreme heat? Exposure to sun? Speed? Low tire pressure? A combination? The majority of posts seem to be from southern areas where i...
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Many who travel in motorhomes and trailers do not even think about their tires. Some never check pressure unless they look low.
I was taught early when getting my CDL. Check tires, lugs and wheels daily or at each stop.
About a week ago in an RV park I was helping a guy park and noticed his trailer about 10-12 years old. As he was pulling forward the at the bottom of the tires with every rotation cracks would appear. I told him about them and he could care less. Sure they were on the trailer when he took delivery. Give tires the respect and most times they will last.
BTW. had my second blow out in 40 years and a couple million of miles driven the other day. You guessed it I was driving a trailer of a friends for him and the tires were 10 years old and neglected.
Pogoil.
Pogoil.
I was taught early when getting my CDL. Check tires, lugs and wheels daily or at each stop.
About a week ago in an RV park I was helping a guy park and noticed his trailer about 10-12 years old. As he was pulling forward the at the bottom of the tires with every rotation cracks would appear. I told him about them and he could care less. Sure they were on the trailer when he took delivery. Give tires the respect and most times they will last.
BTW. had my second blow out in 40 years and a couple million of miles driven the other day. You guessed it I was driving a trailer of a friends for him and the tires were 10 years old and neglected.
Pogoil.
Pogoil.
