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In the interest of fuel savings
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04/15/22 11:36 PM
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ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
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The last time I had my rig out; when I got home, I decided to check the air pressure on my trailer tires. All four were low and one was less than half the recommended running pressure. I aired them all to 40 psi and also hit my pickup while I was at it. It was like I removed a ton of weight off the bug. My fuel mileage is a whole lot better. I didn’t burn anywhere near the amount of fuel that I calculated that it would take to go to Holbrook this morning. Something y’all might want to look at.
2012 ZX200 Skeeter 2012 Yamaha 200 SHO
Isaiah 40:31 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. On these Pro Staffs: McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, Chicken Express, Chick-Fil-A, and Dairy Queen.
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Re: In the interest of fuel savings
[Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)]
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04/16/22 12:17 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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Something I check every week. I’d bet that my trailer tires are within 1 psi +\- of 80 psi…including the spare. Truck is at 42…with the same variance. Wife’s Lexus has staggered pressures, 32 front 38 rear (heavy batteries). Sons car has likely got a “tire” light on….and airing up just one probably ain’t gonna shut it off. 
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Re: In the interest of fuel savings
[Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)]
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04/16/22 12:47 AM
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Monty Wright
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I'm terrible about checking the tire pressure. It's less than a mile from my house to the ramp so I'm not worried about fuel mileage.
Daiwa biased
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Re: In the interest of fuel savings
[Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)]
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04/16/22 12:47 AM
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TxDanFishMan
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I check my son and daughters cars every time they come to visit. I give them tire gauges but they still rarely check them, recommended pressure is on the door sticker but they still rely on dad or the idiot gauges. 
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Re: In the interest of fuel savings
[Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)]
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04/16/22 12:49 AM
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Dubee
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I'm pretty good about keeping mine aired up. I check them at least every other year
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Re: In the interest of fuel savings
[Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)]
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04/16/22 12:51 AM
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pil,b
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And people wonder why they blow out trailer tires.
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Re: In the interest of fuel savings
[Re: Dubee]
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04/16/22 12:53 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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I'm pretty good about keeping mine aired up. I check them at least every other year You’re good…they put air in em when you buy em. 
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: In the interest of fuel savings
[Re: Dubee]
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04/16/22 12:57 AM
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Monty Wright
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I'm pretty good about keeping mine aired up. I check them at least every other year 
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Re: In the interest of fuel savings
[Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)]
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04/16/22 01:25 AM
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Kisndismis
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Its part of ,my job checking truck and trailer tires. I have a good digital gauge that I use that makes it super easy. I literally check mine weekly when I do the weekly inspection on my work truck and since I have the hose out I just check them all.
Watch it happen, make it happen, or say what the hell happened. Capt. Phil Harris F/V Cornelia Marie RIP
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Re: In the interest of fuel savings
[Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)]
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04/16/22 01:30 AM
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avid_basser
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I park my trailer near my compressor, every other trip, I check air on trailer and truck.
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Re: In the interest of fuel savings
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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04/16/22 01:57 AM
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Jimfishes
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Something I check every week. I’d bet that my trailer tires are within 1 psi +\- of 80 psi…including the spare. Truck is at 42…with the same variance. Wife’s Lexus has staggered pressures, 32 front 38 rear (heavy batteries). Sons car has likely got a “tire” light on….and airing up just one probably ain’t gonna shut it off.  What car does your Son drive? You mentioned brand of wife's car, just wondered....lol
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Re: In the interest of fuel savings
[Re: Monty Wright]
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04/16/22 02:14 PM
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ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
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2012 ZX200 Skeeter 2012 Yamaha 200 SHO
Isaiah 40:31 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. On these Pro Staffs: McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, Chicken Express, Chick-Fil-A, and Dairy Queen.
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Re: In the interest of fuel savings
[Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)]
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04/16/22 05:54 PM
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GreaseMonkey
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I'll bet driving into these high winds towing a trailer has more impact on gas mileage than a few pounds of tire pressure but, yes check your tires regularly
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Re: In the interest of fuel savings
[Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)]
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04/17/22 04:34 PM
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Fishspanker
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Check mine regularly. Truck has TPS monitoring. Last set of tires on the truck I got 95k mile on with only two rotations. Probably did not really need to change them when I did. Still had some miles on them. I travel around the state sometimes leaving early in the morning so don’t want any issues I can avoid. Truck now has 175K so new set has 80k and they look like they could go 20k or more.
The Sheep who only fears the Wolf is eaten by the Shepherd.
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Re: In the interest of fuel savings
[Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)]
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04/17/22 09:43 PM
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El Skeeter
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Being OCD about preventive measures I check tire pressure weekly or semi weekly plus kick tires before boat trailer loading, again next day. reason, found a flat before both pre and post trip. Truck gets wiped down at ramp also.as well as tires checked. Electronics screens wiped down with Windex W Vinegar and cover I'm only 20-30 minutes from a few lakes, LOL I know I over do i.
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