Camper Tires

On the surface the tires that are on your passenger car and RV Camper might be appear to be very similar

. They do serve very different functions and require they be engineered so that they achieve very different strengths. A passenger car tire is designed to provide traction and handling as it moves over the roadway. The tires that are on a trailer such as an RV Camper do not require that kind of road handling; they need superior strength to support the trailers weight. The also need to be more flexible for cornering and backing than a car tire.

Passenger tires are also designed to slowly wear out, their usefulness principally determined by the amount of tread that remains on the it. Camper tires do not wear out; they are designed to maintain strength in their sidewalls. A trailer tires is engineered to last between 3-5 years. After 3 years, the tire will have lost about a 1/3 of its strength, even if it has been on the camper in a garage. Tires may look relatively new but for safety you should replace them if they have been on your camper for longer than 3 years.

Camper and trailer tries are designated with a ST which is stamped on the sidewall of the tire. You will also find a 4 digit manufacture date on the tire, 2 digit week and 2 digit year. This number will follow a serial number and you can find this stamped in an oval shape on the tire. With age being a factor on camper tires, be sure to purchase the newest tires available.

You will also want to be sure to buy tires that have been designed to carry the weight of your fully loaded camper. It is important to weigh the camper in the fully loaded state and not use manufacturer numbers. Tires are stamped with a rating, called a load rate, which is usually between B and D. The higher letters designate that they will support greater weight. This rating is used in concert with weights the axles can support; a higher rating for the tires will not mean the camper can hold added weight.

There is another number that is stamped on each tire and it is one that will be critical for maintenance. Improper tire pressure is the main reason camper tires fail. By keeping tires inflated to the maximum tire pressure as stated on the tire wall you will assure a longer life for your tires as well. Measure this tire pressure daily prior to driving to get a measure when cold and at the current altitude

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