Mixed Tire PSIs
I have a double-axle trailer and replaced the rear axle tires. I now have Carlisle RH on the front axle and Carlisle HD on the rear axle. The RH has a recommended pressure of 65 PSI and the HD has a...
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Boon Docker wrote:donn0128 wrote:Boon Docker wrote:ScottG wrote:donn0128 wrote:
No matter what IMHO you asking for trouble. Before towing at hiway speeds you really need all 4 tires the same size/rating.
X2.
One good panic brake and your going to be all over the road.
Why, what would cause it to do that?
OH gad, think for a minute.
Mismatched tires can cause all sorts of handling issues, from wonder/sway to improper loading. If you have ever had a mismatched set of tires on a car you would understand how squirlly things can become. Add a sudden panic situation and you can find yourself in real trouble in a hurry.
I did think about it and a panic stop is not going to do what you say if the tires are both radial and the same size.
Radial is only the half of it. Tire tread and especially, air pressure play a big role in how a tire grips the road.
Ever have one low tire and not realize it only to slip sideways unexpectedly? If not then you just havent had the experience but it does happen. (Happen to me twice)
