Correct tire pressure
I know this gets touched on occasionally but I'd like to see a full discussion. I have load rating E tires. 3450 lbs at 80 psi. I run about 5000 lbs per axel. I've seen the ratio addressed: 2500/34...
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JIMNLIN wrote:
The OP is about pressure in a tire on a trailer so forget pressure tech for our truck tires. Apples vs persimmons.
Just to clear the air on what Goodyear actually says max sidewall pressure about pressure in a tire on a trailer;
Special Considerations
Unless trying to resolve poor ride quality problems with an RV trailer, it is recommended that trailer tires be inflated to the pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire. Trailer tires experience significant lateral (side-to-side) loads due to vehicle sway from uneven roads or passing vehicles. Using the inflation pressure engraved on the sidewall will provide optimum load carrying capacity and minimize heat build-up."
Now if you did something silly and put a 3000 lb rated E tire on a trailer with 3.5k axles and only a 1500 lb per tire load then max pressures don't apply.
Thanks for the link. That is what I have been saying for a long time. Just what GY Tech told me.
