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MFL
Nomad II
Mar 15, 2022

trailer wheel weight rating/compared to tire psi rating?

My 6-bolt wheels on 5200 lb axles with oem 225/75R 15 D-rated 2540 max wt tires. My wheels are steel and are marked 2,600 max weight. My FW GVWR is 12,110, which would mean 10K max on tires/whee...
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Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Mar 17, 2022
Per GY Tech support

"when upsizing load range use the weight/inflation chart and add 5psi to what the chart dictates per your actual weights".

I personally discussed this when I went from GY "G" to GY "H" on my last Mobile Suites as I was at the upper end of the "G" tire load ratings. Seems I ran the "H" at 100psi or so for thousands of miles with perfectly even tread wear.

If they the tire manufacturer recommends the above I can't see why that is not ok for you?

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