More (Or Less) on Tires

[robert schoner]

Two points on tire pressures that I don't think I have seen in the recent
posts.

First, according to Wes Caughlin in MH Magazine, Light Truck tires have the
maximum LOAD printed on the sidewall and the pressure needed to carry that
load. He claims that the tires can be pressurized above that point and
should be as an extra margin. He recommends an extra 10 psi. It would seem
that he is therefore recommending 80-90 psi for load range E depending on
the tire. Any thoughts??

Second, I have not seen any mention of the max. pressure that the rim (or
wheel) can take. On my SOB the rim is clearly stamped max psi of 75; which
would limit load range E tires.

Hope this doesn't add any fuel to the fires burning out there.

BTW, I am still looking for the "perfect" GMC to replace my SOB. I have
found the info on this net to be very helpful but sometimes a little scary.
I assume that you can go places in these coaches without front wheel
bearings disintegrating, tires blowing out or inverters exploding. I am
taking the postings as advice on how not to have these thing happen and am
being very careful about the coaches I look at.

Thanks for all the help.

Bob Schoner
Sacramento
Still Looking

 

[patrick flowers]

Bob,

Since this forum deals mostly with problems, it can cast a dark shadow
on the GMC. Don't let that scare you. The selection of coaches to
consider really depends on how you want to get into this. While some
want a well maintained and updated unit, others look for a bargain that
they can update to their hearts desire. Someone once joked, "We all
spend about the same amount for a GMC - some of us just start at a lower
price".

Patrick

>
> BTW, I am still looking for the "perfect" GMC to replace my SOB. I have
> found the info on this net to be very helpful but sometimes a little scary.
> I assume that you can go places in these coaches without front wheel
> bearings disintegrating, tires blowing out or inverters exploding. I am
> taking the postings as advice on how not to have these thing happen and am
> being very careful about the coaches I look at.
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