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Archive for October, 2008
Tire Pressure gauges with long leader hose
Posted by Frank from Glendale heights, IL, US on October 31, 2008
Hi ,
I am wondering where I can get a tire pressure gauge that allows me to fill and check tire pressure on truck tires. I want this guage to have a long leader hose so the technician can stand away from the tire will fiil and checking tire pressure.
On sourse for tire related equipment is Myers Tire Supply, an Akron, Ohio based company that has locations across the US and internationally. They have an online catalog for you to take a look at your choices.
http://www.myerstiresupply.com/
Tire Application
Posted by Mike from Fredericksburg, TX, US on October 31, 2008
I’m considering replacing my Toyo Tires with your 12R - 22.5 - G149 on my Country Coach Motorhome. Do you consider this tire for Long Haul - Long Highway trip applications?
Thanks, Mike Carnes
Frankly, no. The G149 RSA and G149 RSA RH are intended for regional service. We define regional as trips out and back less than 200 miles one way. For a motorhome, depending on how you use it, this tire might work very well. If you can change to another size, you might want to consider the G670 RV tire that is more suited to the RV industry. But, we do not make it in the 12R22.5 size.
Tire repair
Posted by Lynn from Lancaster, CA, US on October 30, 2008
Can you put a tire patch on a steer tire
There are no legal restrictions to prevent a properly repaired steer tire from being used. Properly repaired means removing the tire from the rim, cleaning the injured area and using an approved plug and patch. It is not recommended to do any repair done without removing the tire from rim.
When to replace tires
Posted by Tom from Edgewood, KY, US on October 23, 2008
I am with a fire dept. who has a firetruck with Goodyear G124 12R22.5 on the rear and G286 315/80R22.5 on the front. At what tread depth should we consider to replace the tires?
If you were maintaining an over the road, commercial truck, you would be required to have at least 2/3nd's" tread depth on your steer tires and 1/32nd's" on your drive tires. Below these tread depths, local inspectors could write up your vehicle as unsafe. But, with a fire truck, I would suggest not letting them wear down to these, shallow depths. I would think a fire truck could encounter some muddy, snowy or other conditions that having more tread depth could make a difference in getting there or not. I suggest at least 4/32nd's" for the steer and 6/32nd's for the drive tires of a fire truck.
tire inflation 1
Posted by James from Artesia, NM, US on October 8, 2008
I run several different brands of tires and several different trailer. The dilemma I face is that one brand of tires will recommend 120 pounds and another will recommend 105 while the trailer will recommend 110. I have always used the pressure recommended that is embossed on the side of the tire. Which would be the more correct? Also, since most of my trailers are fairly old they recommend 10X20 tires and I have converted everything to 11RX 22.5
The tire pressure required is dependent on the load being carried. If your loads very, it is best to set inflation pressures for your heaviest loads. You can use the tables in our engineering data book to determine the inflation pressure required. Our data book can be found here http://www.goodyear.com/truck/support/publications.html
divide the total load on the trailer tires by the number of tires that are carrying the load. Look up the load (in pounds) carried by each tire for the 11R22.5 size. Sometimes (not often) the pressure required is within the capabilities of the tire (less than the max load shown on the sidewall) but greater than the rating for the wheel or rim. It's a good idea to check the maximum inflation pressure allowed by the wheel.