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dkottum · 04-01-2013, 08:18 AM

I've always carried a hand pump for air, bicycles, low tire, whatever. Has a gauge on it. Step on the base and push down with two hands. Old fashioned but reliable.

doug k

SteveH · 04-01-2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dkottum

I've always carried a hand pump for air, bicycles, low tire, whatever. Has a gauge on it. Step on the base and push down with two hands. Old fashioned but reliable.

doug k

Man! I don't think I could inflate an "E" range tire with that anymore, if I ever could!

dkottum · 04-01-2013, 08:34 AM

It could take awhile if you need a lot of air, but still easier than 110# in a bicycle tire.

doug k

KJRitchie · 04-03-2013, 05:32 PM

I've decided to get 5 Michelin 235/75x15 LTX tires this Saturday to replace the 0207 Goodyear Marathons. Can anyone recommend an accurate tire pressure gauge?

Kelvin

dkottum · 04-03-2013, 11:26 PM

Kelvin, you might consider using the price of that fifth tire towards new 16" wheels and Michelin LTX. Keep the 15" spare, you will probably never need it.

doug k

cwf · 04-04-2013, 06:28 AM

For emergency... Portland Design Works Shiny Object CO2 Inflator with Leather Sleeve and Cartridge | Backcountry.com

You can go to any Motorcycle site and find these CO2 cartridges.. they deliver a LOT of pressure, but once punctured, may lose pressure..

Here are some "motorcycle" based which I have had great success with.. also, some patch options in case you are 'stranded'..
Co2 Tire Inflator at Motorcycle Superstore

perryg114 · 04-04-2013, 07:57 PM

I have used these C02 inflators and I have found them not reliable. I have used them on mountain bikes and motorcycles. It would take several to inflate a car tire. Most of the inflators are flakey at best and sometimes dangerous. I had one explode on me. A 12V inflator is better. Even a hand pump is better.

By the way, I am running some BF Goodrich TA radials 235/75 -15 XL and they are working perfectly for me. They run cool at 75 MPH. I have about 4000 miles on them and expect they will dry rot before they fail. I expect they run smoother on dead axels than a trailer with new axels and the ST tires. My tires run at 50psi and the ST tires run at 80 psi. It is not hard to figure out who has the better ride.

Perry

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Originally Posted by cwf

For emergency... Portland Design Works Shiny Object CO2 Inflator with Leather Sleeve and Cartridge | Backcountry.com

You can go to any Motorcycle site and find these CO2 cartridges.. they deliver a LOT of pressure, but once punctured, may lose pressure..

Here are some "motorcycle" based which I have had great success with.. also, some patch options in case you are 'stranded'..
Co2 Tire Inflator at Motorcycle Superstore

RTurnConn · 04-04-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KJRitchie

I've decided to get 5 Michelin 235/75x15 LTX tires this Saturday to replace the 0207 Goodyear Marathons. Can anyone recommend an accurate tire pressure gauge?

Kelvin

Kelvin, you should be happy with them I put 6 on my Avion 34 ft triiaxle last year before an 8,000 mi trip. Rode smoothly, ran cool even in desert temps and maintained pressure. No noticeable tread wear.
Ron

slowmover · 04-05-2013, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by KJRitchie

I've decided to get 5 Michelin 235/75x15 LTX tires this Saturday to replace the 0207 Goodyear Marathons. Can anyone recommend an accurate tire pressure gauge?

Kelvin

See the LONGACRE RACING website.

switz · 04-06-2013, 11:12 AM

Longacre has refurbished or blemished models that could take a third off of the regular price. I ordered a digital 0-100 psi unit for under $100 normally $135.

KJRitchie · 04-06-2013, 09:31 PM

Got my 5 Michelin 235/75x15 LTX today from Cowser Tire and Service in Fort Worth. This company installs tires from 18 wheelers to ATVs and has the facilities to handle any size trailer. Drove 60 miles back to storage. The Goodyear Marathons were 0207 aged tires. Not sure if its my imagination but the trailer seemed to ride smoother. Texas concrete roads can be pretty rough. Next purchase is a TPMS system and a good tire pressure gauge.

I decided to go with a spare too. I wanted to learn how to remove the spare so I got it out for the techs to mount the Michelin. I had to raise the jack so the GYM could clear the battery box then I was able to slide it forward. I can imagine what this is like during a cold, wet day, not too fun. I've got roadside assistance so hopefully I'll avoid it.

Kelvin

slowmover · 04-07-2013, 03:35 AM

I can imagine what this is like during a cold, wet day, not too fun. I've got roadside assistance so hopefully I'll avoid it.

Doing a "mock up" helps: tools, jacks, ramps, what-ever. Lay it out. A set of oversized coveralls for yourself, gloves, rain-suit, etc. Make a list after jacking TT up of what seems best to have at hand so that the bit of adrenaline coincident with stopping at the side of a 75-mph highway is not an impediment to best safe practice.

A blown tire is one thing. "Securing the scene" is of greater importance (warning triangles, flashers, etc) and still require one to be out and around the vehicle to warn others that the combined rig is stopped.

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Ridgerunner3 · 06-19-2013, 08:24 PM

Michelin LTX M/S2 P235 75 15 XL's installed today. It will be several weeks before I will be towing any distance. I am really looking forward to good performance from these tires. I bought a new spare also. The spare will probably never touch the ground.

Thanks for all the input helping me with this decision. I'll report back after the first long tow.

KJRitchie · 06-20-2013, 05:14 AM

I use a tire pressure monitoring system, TireTraker, to monitor the pressure. The tires maintain their pressure. I haven't had to fill the tires since purchasing them on 4/6

I do have a question of cold tire inflation. The weather was a little cooler when I got the tires installed so now they read about 52psi before starting on a trip. The AS is stored in covered shelter and the sun doesn't hit the tire. Since the max psi on these tires is only 50 lbs I guess I should release a little air. The setting in the TireTraker is for 50 psi and I'm not getting an alarm. You get one if there is sudden loss of pressure, too much pressure or too much heat. This company is very responsive to warranty, one of my sensors was inaccurate and alarming. The first time it happened was scary. We were pull off the freeway to make lunch when it alarmed. I had my tire pressure gauge to confirm all was well. I reset the sensor by deleting it from the receiver unit then adding it back in and screwing it back on to the tire air valve. But on the next trip it alarmed again. I moved it to another tire and it still alarmed. I sent an email to the company, they shipped me a new one with a prepaid return label to send the defective sensor back. So far the system has been fine. Gives me piece of mind about my tire conditions.

Kelvin

perryg114 · 06-20-2013, 08:33 AM

A few psi one way of the other is not going to be a problem. Best to air on the high side. Most tire gages are very inaccurate. The digital ones seem to be the best. I would say as long as you don't go over 55 psi you are fine. You will get a feel for how much pressure rise is normal after driving and you can set your alarm a few psi above that.

Perry

Ridgerunner3 · 06-24-2013, 01:11 PM

We just finished our first relatively long tow (700 miles) with the new Michelin LTX M/S2 P235 75 15XL's. All went very well. The cold tire pressure to hot pressure increase during the tow was 4 psi. I may have "drank the kool aid", but I feel safer with these tires and never plan to go back to ST tires.

Colin H · 06-24-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridgerunner3

We just finished our first relatively long tow (700 miles) with the new Michelin LTX M/S2 P235 75 15XL's. All went very well. The cold tire pressure to hot pressure increase during the tow was 4 psi. I may have "drank the kool aid", but I feel safer with these tires and never plan to go back to ST tires.

Taste's good doesn't it

Colin

Ridgerunner3 · 06-24-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Colin H

Taste's good doesn't it

Colin

Taste is really good!

switz · 06-25-2013, 06:30 AM

And it is less filling than the scrap aluminum generated by a ST blowout.

pickerdd · 06-25-2013, 06:38 AM

Are the Michelin LTX M/S 2 P235 75's available for a 15 inch rim? I've seen several reference's to folks installing 15's, but the smallest I've been able to find are 16's. I have 15 inch rims on my Safari and don't want to go to 16" rims yet.

Thanks,