Tire Rotation; Blocking When Leveling - Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series Owner's Manual

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Tire Rotation

Blocking
- When Leveling
2 • 5 5
Lower than recommended pressure can cause:
• Tire squeal on turns.
• Rapid and uneven wear on the edges of the tread.
• Tire rim bruises and rupture.
• Tire cord breakage.
• High tire temperatures.
• Reduced handling.
• High fuel consumption
Unequal tire pressures on same axle can cause:
• Uneven braking, swerve of acceleration.
• Steering lead, torque steer.
• Reduced handling.
The useful tire life of your tire is achieved by the uniform wear for all tires.
This can be increased with tire rotation. The first tire rotation is the most impor-
tant. The tire rotation pattern used for the motorhome should be evaluated by
the tire manufacturer. Any unusual or unique wear pattern which may have
developed should be evaluated before rotation. Misalignment, imbalance or
other mechanical problems may exist and will need corrected prior to rotation.
The tire rotation should be performed every 6,000 to 8,000 miles, or at any
sign of uneven wear. After a tire rotation, the inflation pressures should be
checked and adjusted for the actual loads of the wheel position accordingly.
Tires are covered by the tire manufacturer. Monaco Coach Corporation is not
responsible for tire wear.
Extreme caution must be taken to ensure that the tires are fully supported
when placing blocks under the tires. The load on the tire should be evenly dis-
tributed on the block. In the case of dual tires, distribute the load evenly on
blocks for both tires. If not properly blocked, the steel cables in the sidewall of
the tires may be damaged and could lead to premature fatigue of the sidewall.
Proper Cleaning:
Road oil will cause deterioration of the rubber. Dirt buildup will help hold
chemicals in the air next to the tire and will also cause deterioration.
When cleaning any rubber product, proper care and methods in cleaning
must be used to obtain the maximum service years out of the tires. Use a soft
brush and a mild detergent to clean the tires. If a dressing product is used to
"protect" the tires from aging, use extra care and caution. Tire dressings that
contain petroleum products or alcohol may cause deterioration or cracking.
In many cases it is not the dressing that causes a problem but the chemical
reaction that subsequently occurs. When these same dressing products are used
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