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Tires
Your Airstream is equipped at the factory
with name brand trailer tires. Airstream
dealers cannot make adjustments to tires.
This must be done by a dealer who
handles that particular brand, If you ever
have tire problems, check the local tele¬
phone directory for the nearest dealer.
To get the maximum performance from
your tires check the air pressure often, but
only when the tires are cool, Never bleed
out air immediately after driving. Recom¬
mended tire pressures vary with models,
tire type and size. For specific pressures
refer to the table, page 32.
It is also important to periodically check on
the tightness of the lug nuts. They should
be tightened to a torque of 90-95-ft.-!bs. on
both the steel and forged aluminum
wheels. Care should be taken at all times
when handling the forged aluminum wheel
because of possible damage to its
appearance.
In a warm climate, park out of the sun
whenever possible. In desert regions use
the tire covers to prevent ultra-violet deteri¬
oration to tires.
To change a tire with a jack,
see the label
affixed to the underbelly just to the rear of
the wheels. This indicates the proper jack
placement. On tandem axle models a flat
tire may be changed without the aid of a
jack. Drive the unit up a ramp 8" wide, 6"
high and about 3 feet long at the base
(see photo).
7ire Changing
All tire, wheel, hub and drum assemblies
are dynamically balanced at the factory.
Be
sure to rebalance the tire, wheel, hub
and drum assemblies each time a tire is
changed or rotated.
In an emergency remove the fiat tire.
The independent suspension of the Dura-
Torque Axle allows a four wheel unit to be
safely towed on three 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 times.
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