Monday, July 28, 2014

RV Tire Safety - Is it OK to Replace Bias tires with radials




From the site: RV Tire Safety - Is it OK to Replace Bias tires with radials

My 25' 1985 trailer has a plate on the left front street side that indicates 7.00 X 15 and 45 psi. D range, I think.Right now, there are Roadkings LT on it. I inherited the Airstreem from my aerospace engineer Dad and know based on 5+ years it's time to replace them So, what manufacture would you recommend and what pressure? GVWR is 6,800#, axles are 3,200lbs. I believe the original tires were bias.It really isn't difficult to find a new radial tire for your RV but there are a few basic steps needed.You gave the GVWR and Axle rating but made no mention of the actual load on each tire. There are a number of posts showing that the load is seldom split evenly between axles or evenly side to side.There are worksheets available to help you ...Read more...




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