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11-12-2005, 03:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Missiion
Posts: 983
M.O.C. #4766
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TIRE PRESSURE FOR STORAGE
I GUESS, I NEED A SECOND OPINION, ALL MY YEARS AND AND THIS IS THE VERY FIRST TIME I HAVE READ (MONTANA OWNERS MANUAL) FOR STORAGE YOU SHOULD REDUCE YOUR TIRE PRESSURE TO REDUCE FLAT SPOTS IN YOUR TIRES?????
I KNOW YEARS AGO ON SOME OF THE FARM EQUIPMENT, WHEN STORED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. THE FIRST FEW MILES, YOU COULD FEEL THE THUMP AND THEN IT WOULD STRIGHTEN OUT AND RUN SMOOTH.
THE MANUAL DIDN'T SAY BY HOW MUCH TO REDUCE THE PRESSURE, DOES ANYONE OUT THERE IN THIS BIG MONTANA WORLD HAVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THIS OLD MAN?????? UNFORTURATELY MY WIFE AND I ARE CONDEMDED TO KANSAS, and we have to start winterizing before the dreaded weather hits.
I would appreciate any info on this. THANK YOU
JOHN H
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11-12-2005, 04:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Mount Shasta
Posts: 1,488
M.O.C. #1685
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John,
I've always made sure my tires are at maximum allowed pressure at storage time and never had a problem with flat spots. It seems to me that with the weight of these units on reduced pressure the sidewalls would weaken over time. Just my two cents worth!
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11-12-2005, 05:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We never did anything with the PSI..however we do move the truck back and forth when in storage.I've always been told you should do that..probably a old wives tale..but we do it anyhow.
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11-12-2005, 06:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
Posts: 10,917
M.O.C. #420
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Never heard of such a thing. In my opinion lowering the pressure would give the tire an even greater foot print on the ground meaning an even greater flat spot. Keep the tires off the ground by parking the rig on some 2 X 10's and inflate the tires to the max called for on the sidewall. If exposed to the sun I would also cover the tires.
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11-12-2005, 07:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Forestville
Posts: 6,025
M.O.C. #496
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I agree with the others, keep them inflated to maximum pressure.
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11-12-2005, 11:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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The flatspot days were with tires with what, nylon? Today's tires generally don't do that.
I grew up in Kansas, by the way, and lived there much of my adult life.
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11-12-2005, 11:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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The first year we had our trialer it was parked beside the house. Tires at maximum pressure 80lbs and no flat spots. Now I lift the tires off the ground for storage with jack stands but also keep the tires at maximum pressure.
Good luck and tow safe.
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11-12-2005, 04:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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I keep my tires at 80psi no matter if I am on the road or in storage for the winter. Since the garage floor is concrete I did not put down any boards to back onto, nor did I worry about covering them. I do keep covers on them all summer to help against sun damage. Would have to agree with winter storage, cover if outside.
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