[VAC] Tires

[Inlandrv@xxxxxxx]

Prior to the introduction of radial tires, the Airstream factory, for many 
years, used "LT" tires on all of the trailers they built. 
The manufacturer of the wheels for many many years was Kelsey Hayes, or now 
known as Hayes Axle. They caution "AND" warn, that upgrading to a higher load 
rating tire on a wheel that has been in service for a number of years, "WILL" 
result in a wheel failure.  For many years of production, load range "C" 
tires or 6 ply rating tires,  were used on all production models, Airstream 
as well as Argosy. 8 plies were optional. If you, at this point, install 8 
ply, or load range "D" tires, on old wheels, they will fail. They (Hayes 
Axle) recommends that new wheels of adequate rating be used when upgrading 
the tire rating. The proper replacement wheel, must have a load rating of at 
least 2600 pounds AND have an air pressure rating of 75 PSI. 

Automobile and light truck wheels, DO NOT meet those specs.  Using them, even 
as a spare, can be hazardous to your well being, as well as the excellent 
possibility of the trailer, being damaged. 

Protect yourself and family, as well as the trailer.

There is NO substitute for "SAFETY."

Inland RV Center, Inc.   Andy