tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197373783392349499.post7294385247865492778..comments2024-03-28T02:23:16.765-07:00Comments on RV Tire Safety: 80+ mph RV tires ?Tireman9http://www.blogger.com/profile/09813984937064446653noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197373783392349499.post-23854155667484851782016-06-28T06:45:54.343-07:002016-06-28T06:45:54.343-07:00I think the better mileage argument is a fluke. No...I think the better mileage argument is a fluke. No offense, but as an engineer who has worked on a variety of engine types, this does not make sense. Engines have a "sweet spot" and to run them faster requires more fuel. Wind drag is increased by the square of the increase (increasing the speed by a factor of 2 creates 4 times the drag "2 squared" - law of physics)<br /><br />My own experience tells me increasing my speed from 60 to 65 DOES negatively affect my fuel economy. Not to mention the issue of tire failure. I am not in that much of a hurry!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05652398602656488541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197373783392349499.post-76792803241118006862015-06-14T18:00:34.114-07:002015-06-14T18:00:34.114-07:00I make an effort to always be in the far right lan...I make an effort to always be in the far right lane unless there is a left exit coming up that I need to take. I understand the concern about "dodging slower traffic but I believe that is aimed at those that get in the left lane and force people to pass on the right.Tireman9https://www.blogger.com/profile/09813984937064446653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197373783392349499.post-91635436247274601542015-06-14T18:00:33.200-07:002015-06-14T18:00:33.200-07:00Won't drive over 60 for any reason, won't ...Won't drive over 60 for any reason, won't use interstates unless no other choice. Right lane for me and enjoy the trip.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09377774751036978785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197373783392349499.post-26462680812801153812015-06-14T14:13:21.737-07:002015-06-14T14:13:21.737-07:00You write and make good points. However the reali...You write and make good points. However the reality of this is that most drivers who need to see your information are not looking for it. I too am a retired police officer, motorcycle and vehicle instructor, commercial vehicle inspector and accident re-constructionist. I got to see and had to recreate the mess these people left behind.<br /><br />Even Greyhound buses have a maximum speed...but you cannot legislate common sense.Jack and Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600984392414748614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197373783392349499.post-79723870899057428742015-06-13T12:40:05.284-07:002015-06-13T12:40:05.284-07:00I've heard the mileage thing from several peop...I've heard the mileage thing from several people trying to justify a higher speed. However, getting better mileage at a higher speed defies some basic laws of physics. Tailwinds help more. Clogging secondary roads (i.e. 2 lane?) with no room to pass doesn't seem reasonable. On a freeway I doubt a 55 to 60 mph RV would slow anyone for more than a couple of minutes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197373783392349499.post-55931656500805839652015-06-13T08:41:28.202-07:002015-06-13T08:41:28.202-07:00Y'know, the tire doesn't know or care why ...Y'know, the tire doesn't know or care why you are speeding. If it is going to fail, Murphey's law says it will fail when you are hurrying the most., making even more of a delay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197373783392349499.post-58558835520410133542015-06-13T06:25:46.268-07:002015-06-13T06:25:46.268-07:00I find driving about 65-68 mph makes my truck more...I find driving about 65-68 mph makes my truck more efficient than driving 55. I burn more fuel at 55 than 65, believe it or not. MPG is 8.5-9 at 55 and 9.5-10 at 65. I know it sounds strange but guess that is how the computer is set up. BTW nothing has been said about the safety of driving 55 when everyone else is driving 70. You become a hazard to other traffic which has to 'dodge' your slower moving vehicle. Maybe the better thing to do is not drive on the Interstate at 55 but take a secondary road.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197373783392349499.post-71495960041654526372015-06-13T05:57:38.878-07:002015-06-13T05:57:38.878-07:00The majority of RVers are retired, so why the rush...The majority of RVers are retired, so why the rush to get to any destination. We roll along at 100 kmp (63 mph) in the slow lanes. To us, it is the journey, not the destination. RVers, we all rushed while we were working, now is the time to slow down and enjoy life. Busyretireeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00709759631595277345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197373783392349499.post-85209734675034846402015-06-12T11:37:29.263-07:002015-06-12T11:37:29.263-07:00Great article. Thanks. Another thing to consider i...Great article. Thanks. Another thing to consider is how much gas the higher speed is using. I check the mileage and it goes up after 70. My rule is #1) I live in Florida so I plan to get new tires every 3 years. #2) I only speed if I have to...like need to arrive before dark (and was delayed). or to temporarily pass a<br />slower vehicle. Otherwise I kick back a bit and enjoy the trip.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com