Outdoors RV Mountain Series Owner's Manual page 36

On the Road
Tire Safety Tips
Preventing Tire Damage
 Slow down if you have to go over a pothole or other object in the road.
 Do not run over curbs or other foreign objects in the roadway and try not to strike the curb when
parking.
Tire Safety Checklist
 Check tire pressure regularly (at least once a month), including the spare.
 Inspect the tires for uneven wear patterns on the tread, cracks, foreign objects, or other signs of
wear or trauma.
 Remove bits of glass, rocks and foreign objects wedged in the tread.
 Make sure your wheel valve stems have caps.
 Check tire pressure before going on a long trip.
 Do not overload your RV. Check the 'Tire and Loading Information' label for the maximum
recommended load for your RV.
Additional Tire Tips
 You may increase the overall life of your tires by having a tire shop balance your wheel/tire
assemblies. Your wheels and tires are not balanced from the factory.
 Rotating your tires may also increase their life span in the same way that you would do this for
your tow vehicle or car.
Additional information can be found in a brochure titled 'Tire Safety - Everything Rides On It',
published by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It can be obtained free of
charge on the NHTSA website located here...
https://one.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/tiresafety/ridesonit/tires_index.html
 If not properly tightened, loose lug nuts can damage the stud and/or
wheels. If driven in this condition for any extended period severe
wheel damage could occur affecting the handling of your RV.
 Use a torque wrench to tighten lug nuts. Tightening by hand or with
an impact wrench is not recommended. Proper torque of lug nuts
can only be achieved by using a torque wrench and a socket the
correct size for the lug nut. Do not use a flexible extension, a four-
way wrench, or any other type of wrench for final tightening that
does not measure the actual force applied to the lug nut.
 Under or over torque of wheel lug nuts can cause the wheel to
separate from the axle creating an unsafe situation.
 Never apply paint or lubricants to the lug nuts, stud, or mating
surface of the wheel or hubs on your axle.
 It is the consumers' responsibility to follow these important safety
instructions. Following these safety instructions will help ensure
wheel lug nut torque is properly maintained on your RV.
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