RV Tire Maintenance Checklist

VISUAL INSPECTIONS - What to look for.

• Proper tire size and load range for Gross Axle Weight Rating (available in the vehicle owner's manual or on the door placard)
• Mismatched sizes or types (bias/radial, rib/lug, load range)
• Road hazard or extensive curb damage in the tread or sidewall area
• Wear conditions - alignment, loose or worn parts
• Signs of overloaded or underinflated operation
• Discoloration or waviness in sidewalls from high running temperatures
• Distortion or bulging in the bead area near rim flange
• Rapid tread wear on a specific wheel position or axle
• Severe sidewall weather cracking
• Tire age (can be determined from DOT manufacture date on the tire sidewall)
• Storage in direct sunlight or near electrical motor/generator
• Chemical damage from petroleum products (sponginess)
• Flat-spotting (brake skid)
• Condition of spare tire
• Acceptable dual spacing
• Loose lug nuts or broken wheel studs
• Rim width correct for tire size
• Assess vehicle for accessories/configuration that could contribute to weight bias/overload and adjust loading or inflation pressure accordingly

MEASUREMENT - What's Important!

• Remaining tread depth
• Minimum of 4/32, check with your tire care professional at 6/32 to determine if replacements are needed
• Rotation needed?
• Axle and/or dual tread depth differential (4/32nds MAX)
• Inflation pressure
• Tire pressure in-line with max pressure specs of wheel
• Recommended pressure restored after tire storage?
• For more specifics on tire inflation pressure, click here
• Load by wheel position
• Recommend checking load on each wheel position by weighing loaded vehicle. Include pull-behind vehicles where applicable.
• Places that you can weigh your RV include:
• A'Weigh We Go - service at RV rallies or shows
• Truck stop
• Farm co-op or feed mill
• Some sand and gravel yards