Airstream INTERNATIONAL TRAILER Owner's Manual page 42

AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL
In an emergency you may remove the flat tire. The independent suspension of the Rubber Torsion Axle
allows four or six wheel units to be safely towed on three or five wheels for a short distance (100 miles
maximum) and only at a low speed (30 MPH).
Be especially cautious in crossing holes or dips in the road. Under these circumstances it is good practice to
set your rear view mirrors so that you can observe your tires at all time.
Tips on Tire Care
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in use as a result of punctures, impact damage, improper
inflation or other conditions resulting from use. Tire failures may create a risk of property damage or
personal injury. To reduce the risk of tire failure we strongly recommend the following:
1. Check the pressure in your tires, including your spare, at least monthly when the tires are cool (after the
vehicle has stopped three hours and then driven less than one mile.) Do not reduce pressure when tires are
hot. Use a tire gauge to check pressure and maintain it at the recommended level.
2. Never overload your tires. The maximum load carrying capability of your tires is molded on the sidewall
of the tire.
3. Check your tires frequently for scrapes, bulges, separations, cuts or snags resulting from use. See your
tire dealer immediately if any such condition is discovered.
4. Never operate your vehicle in excess of lawful speeds or the maximum speeds justified by driving
conditions, or in excess of speeds recommended for the tire you are using.
5. Make every effort to avoid running over objects that may damage the tire through impact or cutting, such
as chuckholes, glass, metal, etc.
6. Never drive on smooth tires. Tires should be removed when 2/32nds inch of tread depth remains. In most
states it is illegal to drive with less than 2/32nds inch remaining tread depth.
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