R-pod Owners Forum : TV tire pressure https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : TV tire pressure Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:43:40 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 20:09:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5916 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ TV tire pressure : Now, that makes sense. Now that... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57588#57588 Author: john in idaho
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Posted: 08 Mar 2015 at 8:09pm

Now, that makes sense.  Now that you mention it, I knew that but I somehow disremembered that.  I used to pull a 11000 pound horse trailer, and one needed all the air pressure that would fit to cut down on sway if a horse started moving.  I had one mare that absolutely would not tie in a trailer and had to be loose.]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2015 20:09:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57588#57588 TV tire pressure : Tires are rated to their maximum... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57575#57575 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 08 Mar 2015 at 3:13pm

Tires are rated to their maximum carrying capacity when they are at their maximum rated tire pressure.  The rating on the door pillar sticker is the one the manufacturer recommends for the best passenger ride balanced against mpg and driving performance.  Basically, they need to ensure people don't complain about a harsh ride but they need to boost their fleet mpg rating as much as possible, too.  It is not the correct pressure for towing, when you want the least sidewall flex to prevent trailer sway and you are loading the tires much closer to their individual capacity.  Just because the pod's static tongue weight is ~300 pounds that is not the dynamic load it applies to the TV going down the road as it hits bumps, it can be several times that.

These same reasons are why a trailer's tires also need to be at their max rating - they are often loaded to the edge of their weight rating by the camper's design, and you don't want them to flex which will amplify sway.
]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2015 15:13:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57575#57575 TV tire pressure : From the Car Talk web site:"How... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57572#57572 Author: Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 08 Mar 2015 at 9:55am

From the Car Talk web site:

"How do you determine the correct tire pressure for your car's tires?

"A lot of people check the pressure listed on the tires themselves, but that's actually the wrong place to look. The number on the tire is the maximum allowable air pressure — not the recommended pressure for that tire when used on your vehicle.

"The recommended tire pressure is almost always lower than the maximum tire pressure. Check your owner's manual to find out where to look on your vehicle to find the recommended measurement. This number usually is indicated either on the driver's door pillar, the glove compartment door or sometimes on the gas filler door."

Tire manufacturers' web sites make the same recommendations.

Also from Click & Clack, "Car Talk Tip: Check your tire pressure even if your tires look fine. Radial tires can be deceiving (they're sneaky little guys). They may look fine even when they're down 10 pounds of air — or overinflated by 10 pounds. So don't trust your eyes — use your gauge."

TT
]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2015 09:55:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57572#57572 TV tire pressure : i run tire pressure recommended... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57571#57571 Author: hogone
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Posted: 08 Mar 2015 at 9:19am

i run tire pressure recommended on the tire, not the door.  its a 20 pound difference.  hogone]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2015 09:19:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57571#57571 TV tire pressure : Open the drivers door on you t.v.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57560#57560 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 5916
Posted: 07 Mar 2015 at 8:05pm

Open the drivers door on you t.v. and there is a label with the recommended pressures for your vehicle, I use R Pod recommended pressure on the Pod.]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2015 20:05:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57560#57560 TV tire pressure : Originally posted by Luv2Q Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57555#57555 Author: ToolmanJohn
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Posted: 07 Mar 2015 at 4:50pm

Originally posted by Luv2Q

Originally posted by IL-Podders

When starting on a trip that will put me on the road for several long days of driving, I start with a few pounds lower than the max.  I have found that during the summer, you get those pounds back as the temp goes up.  Gas laws.

IIRC, tire pressures are spec'd when cold.  Which suggests that expansion due to heat buildup from driving is engineered in.

+1... Cold pressure is the way to measure. It is anticipated the pressure will rise when they heat up, and the tire makers and vehicle builders plan accordingly.
]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2015 16:50:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57555#57555 TV tire pressure : Originally posted by IL-PoddersWhen... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57546#57546 Author: Luv2Q
Subject: 5916
Posted: 07 Mar 2015 at 12:08pm

Originally posted by IL-Podders

When starting on a trip that will put me on the road for several long days of driving, I start with a few pounds lower than the max.  I have found that during the summer, you get those pounds back as the temp goes up.  Gas laws.

IIRC, tire pressures are spec'd when cold.  Which suggests that expansion due to heat buildup from driving is engineered in.
]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2015 12:08:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57546#57546 TV tire pressure : When starting on a trip that will... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57543#57543 Author: IL-Podders
Subject: 5916
Posted: 07 Mar 2015 at 10:57am

When starting on a trip that will put me on the road for several long days of driving, I start with a few pounds lower than the max.  I have found that during the summer, you get those pounds back as the temp goes up.  Gas laws.]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2015 10:57:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57543#57543 TV tire pressure : I measure tire wear when rotating... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57541#57541 Author: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
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Posted: 07 Mar 2015 at 9:57am

I measure tire wear when rotating tires, and adjust pressure as necessary.  When adjusting I never vary from manufacturer's recommended pressure more than about 10%.  I normally rotate tires with oil changes.  I do inflate tires to manufacturer's maximum specs when towing, then readjust on my return home.  ]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2015 09:57:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57541#57541 TV tire pressure : Originally posted by Tars... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57537#57537 Author: furpod
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Posted: 06 Mar 2015 at 6:33pm

Originally posted by Tars Tarkas



  Expeditions are bigger than I realized.  There's no way to talk about a half a dozen people in my FJ.  Especially with the back seats out! 
  TT


Comfortable seating for eight... Tongue

Even more comfortable seating for eight in the Excursion.. Big smile
]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2015 18:33:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57537#57537 TV tire pressure : Originally posted by john... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57536#57536 Author: ToolmanJohn
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Posted: 06 Mar 2015 at 5:53pm

Originally posted by john in idaho

On my Dodge PU, the tire pressure for general use is about 1/2 the max pressure on the sidewall.  How does one decide how much to increase the pressure for towing?

I go plus 5 psi in the rear tires when towing. It's actually in my owners manual.
]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2015 17:53:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57536#57536 TV tire pressure : Originally posted by furpodI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57526#57526 Author: Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 06 Mar 2015 at 8:32am

Originally posted by furpod

I have never raised the tv tire pressure for towing. The transferred/carried weight is less than if I had the passenger seats full, (by a long shot) and I wouldn't bother to raise the pressure just because a half dozen of my friends were going to get pizza with me..


  Expeditions are bigger than I realized.  There's no way to talk about a half a dozen people in my FJ.  Especially with the back seats out!

  Anyway, going to get pizza and towing a trailer 600 miles are two different things. But I agree with you.  I've never adjusted my air pressure either.  I haven't checked my hitch weight, but figure it's close to 300 pounds.  It is right at the end of the truck, but that affects suspension more than tires.  300 pounds is equal probably less than two people.

  Still, it's a judgement call.  A few extra pounds of air in the rear for towing would probably be a good idea.

  TT
]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2015 08:32:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57526#57526 TV tire pressure : i run max tire pressure 24-7... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57525#57525 Author: hogone
Subject: 5916
Posted: 06 Mar 2015 at 8:30am

i run max tire pressure 24-7 whether towing or not]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2015 08:30:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57525#57525 TV tire pressure : I have never raised the tv tire... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57522#57522 Author: furpod
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Posted: 05 Mar 2015 at 10:32pm

I have never raised the tv tire pressure for towing. The transferred/carried weight is less than if I had the passenger seats full, (by a long shot) and I wouldn't bother to raise the pressure just because a half dozen of my friends were going to get pizza with me..
]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2015 22:32:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57522#57522 TV tire pressure : I always recommend full sidewall... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57520#57520 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 05 Mar 2015 at 7:49pm

I always recommend full sidewall pressure on the pod, and within a few pounds of the sidewall pressure on the TV.  I find the ride gets harsh if you go to the max on the TV.]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:49:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57520#57520 TV tire pressure : I use visual inspection. I don't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57519#57519 Author: Podster
Subject: 5916
Posted: 05 Mar 2015 at 7:01pm

I use visual inspection. I don't like seeing the side wall pooching out. ]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:01:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57519#57519 TV tire pressure : Your owner's manual should... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57515#57515 Author: JStrube
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Posted: 05 Mar 2015 at 12:34pm

Your owner's manual should give you a pressure for loaded use.  You up pressure to carry additional load.  I would imagine this is a greater difference with light tow vehicles than with heavier ones like my F250.]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2015 12:34:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57515#57515 TV tire pressure : On my Dodge PU, the tire pressure... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57511#57511 Author: john in idaho
Subject: 5916
Posted: 05 Mar 2015 at 11:23am

On my Dodge PU, the tire pressure for general use is about 1/2 the max pressure on the sidewall.  How does one decide how much to increase the pressure for towing?]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2015 11:23:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5916&PID=57511#57511