Proper PSI For Trailer Tires?
I'm curious as to what you consider the correct psi, to put into your trailer tires? I have a toy hauler, 28' twin axle. Fully loaded i'm 15 - 16K lbs. The max rating on the tires, is stated at 80psi....
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You can always try the "chalk test" to find the CORRECT tire inflation.
Make a chalk mark or two (or more) across the tread of the tire. Drive a few yards on a hard surface, then look at the chalk mark(s).
If the chalk mark(s) are worn off evenly across the tread, the inflation is just right for the present load.
If the chalk mark(s) are worn only on the sides of the tread, the tires are under-inflated for the load. Add air.
If the chalk mark(s) are worn only in the center of the tread, the tires are over-inflated. Remove air.
For best traction in braking and turns, the contact patch between the tire and road must be as large as possible. Over or under inflation reduces the size of that contact patch, and wears the tread unevenly.
Make a chalk mark or two (or more) across the tread of the tire. Drive a few yards on a hard surface, then look at the chalk mark(s).
If the chalk mark(s) are worn off evenly across the tread, the inflation is just right for the present load.
If the chalk mark(s) are worn only on the sides of the tread, the tires are under-inflated for the load. Add air.
If the chalk mark(s) are worn only in the center of the tread, the tires are over-inflated. Remove air.
For best traction in braking and turns, the contact patch between the tire and road must be as large as possible. Over or under inflation reduces the size of that contact patch, and wears the tread unevenly.
