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Iraqvet05
Explorer
Jun 25, 2018

Dexstar wheel conflicting info

I need to replaced the tires on my TT and I have been looking at the Goodyear Endurance tires but they are only available in load range D.

The only readable label on my wheels is the spare and it shows it to be a Dexstar 17-143 (steel, 8 spoke rim) with a 1820 lb capacity which should have a max PSI of 50 which will not work with load range D tire pressure.

When I looked at Dexstar's site, it shows my model wheel is rated at 2150 lbs/80 PSI. I don't know if I should trust the decal or the website. I e-mailed Dexstar 2 weeks ago and never got an answer and their customer service rep is on vacation. Any suggestions? Maybe I'll just have to go with a load range C Carlisle's and give up on the Goodyear's.
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  • JIMNLIN's avatar
    JIMNLIN
    Explorer III
    Jun 27, 2018
    Iraqvet05 wrote:
    I called them again and finally spoke with someone with the info I needed. They haven't changed the design or manufacturing process of the 6 year old wheel that is still in production. The wheel was retested a few years ago and is now certified at 2200 lbs. I forgot to ask what PSI the wheel was capable of but I am assuming a 2200 lb wheel is capable of the 65 PSI required for a D load tire.

    This is what offshore trailer wheel importers are doing. Most don't come with a pressure rating but just a load rating.
    Those wheels will work good for the 65 psi load D tire.

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