coach weighing procedure

[Gregory OConnor]

Tom, All the weight-vs-psi hoopla gives a whole new meaning to the
term "Tire Pressure"

The rear set does not have an equalizer spring so each axle should be
weighed individualy. The tag should be pressurized so it wont be
dumping its load share on the other two axles. I keep 110 on the
steer and 100 on the drive and tag. I guess if you wanted to get more
weight on or off of the drive, you could adjust the tag down pressure
(I dont know how to do that). I think tires made today are better
than the older designs so the sidewalls and treads will holdup to more
stress. The charts are not application sensative thus dont factor in
airbag ride and freeway travel. I use the same tires on dumptrucks that
run spring axles, jumpcurbs, go offcamber 8% grades, run over rocks,
turn on cul-de-sacks and balance major overloads. when I wear out the
tread I send the casing in for more meat then move them to the back
(cant put recaps on the steer). I truly feel date and sun damage is
more important.

GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCa
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--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "thomas_sorrentino"
wrote:
>
> I'm trying to determine the correct tire pressures for my weight and
> tires, in preparation for getting the correct set of cross-fires. I
> have the weights written down from the previous owner. 13,700 for the
> front and 28980 for the rear. That weight for the rear puts me right
> off the tire chart! Does anyone know the correct procedure for
weighing
> the rear axle? ie: tag axle dumped or down/ tags on the scale or off?
> Sorry if this is a dumb question.
>
> Tom Sorrentino
> Bedford Hills, NY
> 1987 PT38
>