TIRES
Tire Inflation: There has been a great deal of miss-information on various Internet boards and group sites. In order to safely travel in your motor home, you must have your tires inflated to the manufacturer’s recommendations. This is also important if you have a tire failure and want to claim a defect in the tire. The number one cause of rejected claims is under inflation. Check the chart at http://www.michelinrvtires.com/michelinrvtires/productguide/newprod/Tireloadpressure.jsp?tread=XZE
- verify that you have Michelin XZE 275/80R22.5 “G” range tires., then scroll down to the 275/80R22.5 “G” range tires. The chart that is in the owner's book and the label that is inside the front step is incorrect if your tire has a maximum load pressure of 110 lbs. The chart has both the old and the new tire ratings. For example - if you have weighed your coach and your front tires are carrying 5800 and 5400 lbs respectively, you should inflate both front tires to carry the 5800 lbs. On the old chart that would be about 93 lbs. On the new chart it is about 105 lbs ---- a difference of 12 lbs. Likewise, if your rear tires are carrying 10800 lbs and 11000 respectively, you should inflate all four-rear tires to carry 110 lbs. On the old chart that would be about 98 lbs. On the new chart, 112 lbs. for a difference of 14 lbs. The chart and information are from the Michelin web site: http://www.michelinrvtires.com At this web site you can not only review the tire inflation chart, but also if you have high-speed connection, you can view two videos with information important to RV owners. ( I use Verizon’s Express Network and by putting the video on pause and doing other things for about 10 minutes, was able to watch the video after it finished loading.). Please take the time to check your tire pressure…on all six tires. To make filling them easier, you can attach a quick disconnect to the air manifold on your coach. A 50’ hose and a double-sided air chuck will enable you to easily fill your tires whenever you need. (Bruce Monte) (#5, 06/04). (If you have a different size or brand of tires, be sure to check with the manufacturer’s website for appropriate tire inflation levels.)
Tire valve extensions: We encountered a frightening and potentially catastrophic situation while at the Freightliner factory. The stylish, chrome extensions on the inside duals were 'chaffing' against the access hole in the wheel covers. The freightliner technician brought it to our attention averting a certain loss of air pressure the results I shutter to imagine. There was another Alfa in the shop, but it had braided extensions, so I don't know if mine were from the factory or from the dealer. Additionally, there was a plastic guard on one side that apparently was to prevent this condition, however it was not fastened securely. The other side had no such guard. Please be aware of this situation. (Doug & Mary Perkinson) (#6, 09/04)
Product Review – Pressure Pro Tire Monitoring System
Before we began our 7500-mile cross-country trip, I decided to buy a tire pressure monitoring system. I’d read the experiences of some of the folks on the Alfa Yahoo forum and did not “want to leave home without one.” After reviewing the market I settled on the Pressure Pro system. I can safely say it has performed well and is a good buy. I would highly recommend it.
Pros:
· Easy to install. They screw on the valve stem.
· I can read tire pressures in the morning before starting by simply pushing a button.
· Constant monitoring of both the coach and the toad
· Can be set to just monitor the coach by pushing a button
· Can be moved from vehicle to vehicle in minutes
· Customer support equal to that of Alfa’s
Cons ---None
Sold by Jim Turner, an Alfa owner and forum member
Questions - email me at jjcskydive@cox.net (John Cohn #1872) (#6, 09/04)
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