Max rim PSI
I noticed that my rims have a max PSI of 65 lbs but I have always run at 70-75 psi with Maxxis Load E tires. I run at 70 psi because the trailer has a max weight of 11k lbs. Should I be concerned ab...
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Reading this thread, I have a triple axle with 15" 6 lug aluminum rims too. There is no stamping on them regarding max air psi but there is stamping indicating their rated for 2830 lbs max. I run E rated Maxxis tires at 80 psi, and they've been like that since they were mounted at the tire shop.
I always understood that ST trailer tires are supposed to be inflated to their maximum rated psi all the time. You not supposed to run the air pressure in ST tires in accordance to the weight of the trailer, like you can with LT tires. Dont need the the rated capacity at the max air psi then run a lighter rated tire. ST tire construction is completely different than LT tires, and ST tires are designed to hold the lateral load more than the directional load. Running them at lower than max psi simply causes heat build up in the tire casing and failure.
By the way, how are you liking your Maxxis tires?
I always understood that ST trailer tires are supposed to be inflated to their maximum rated psi all the time. You not supposed to run the air pressure in ST tires in accordance to the weight of the trailer, like you can with LT tires. Dont need the the rated capacity at the max air psi then run a lighter rated tire. ST tire construction is completely different than LT tires, and ST tires are designed to hold the lateral load more than the directional load. Running them at lower than max psi simply causes heat build up in the tire casing and failure.
By the way, how are you liking your Maxxis tires?
