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Show Gtetsk Tires Forecasts of increased recreational whicle sales this year and widepread Bicentennial Bicen-tennial travel have prompted the Tire Industry Safety Council to remind RV users that pnr lirf u can prevent lours from being ')et-d( iv&" NEW owners should know-that know-that RV tires are usually subject to greater loads than pas sender car tires, but they sbouldn t make the mistake of over-inflating them to compensate." com-pensate." said Council Chairman Chair-man Malcolm R Lovell. Jr "Estimate the kad your RV will carry, then upgrade to bigger, higher capacity tires if necessary." Mr. Lovell recommended MAXIMUM inflation and load capacity is molded into the sidewall of new tires, and all RVs built since 1972 list gross axle weight ratings on a label attached near the driver's seat. Users can divide the number of tires on the axle into the weight rating to determine the load each tire mast carry. Tire load limitations can also be checked m the vehicle owner's manual or by consulting con-sulting a tire dealer. "CURRENT owners too should check tire condition carefully when taking equipment equip-ment from storage." Mr. Lovell reminded. Other RV tire safety and maintenance Hps from the Council point out that: -RADIAL tires should not be us-d on RV trailers unless tire and vehicle manufacturers manufac-turers specifically recommend recom-mend it. Radials should never be put on the same axle with bias or belted bias tires. -Smaller tires on towed trailers turn more revolutions per mile than those on the towing vehicle, aich for overheating and maintain proper inflation. -TIRE pressures should al-wavs al-wavs be measured "cold-' before vou start your trip. Normal driving increases the pressure somewhat, and air should never be let out of hot" tires. -A proper spare tire and spare wheel, plus changing equipment, should always be carried since equipment in the size you need may not always al-ways be' available in places you travel. --LOADS should be distributed evenly inside your RV to improve stability and handling -Uhen towing, be alert for trailer "waging" or swaying which may be started by a sharp maneuver of the towing vehicle or a cust of wind RECREATIONAL vehicle industry sources project an increase of 16 percent in RV l shipments this ytv ' Stones or 0!her " matter stuck t- f " grooves snou.d f7" ' andtirwuHh,'-: inch tread depfhVv' ' ' ' replaced, ' " : A FREE citv rjf v r cil s Recreai10rji ; '-' Consumer Tire c. ' obtained by v-c ' stamped, self i.-j,',' ' business ue tT7p Recreational Wti", t ; Box Nji, 4Sh |