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mowermech
May 31, 2018Explorer
Generally speaking, both tires on any one axle should be the same load range and tread, and inflated to the same pressure.
It may not make much difference on a trailer, though.
Keep in mind that you may not be able to inflate the E tire to the max sidewall pressure, as some will say you should; the rim may not be built to handle that much pressure. Inflate the tire to get the best contact patch with the road surface. No, inflating the tire to a lower pressure will not damage it. Remember, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon came from the factory with Load Range E tires, inflated to 33 PSI for normal use, 12 to 15 PSI for off road. The tires survived quite well!
It may not make much difference on a trailer, though.
Keep in mind that you may not be able to inflate the E tire to the max sidewall pressure, as some will say you should; the rim may not be built to handle that much pressure. Inflate the tire to get the best contact patch with the road surface. No, inflating the tire to a lower pressure will not damage it. Remember, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon came from the factory with Load Range E tires, inflated to 33 PSI for normal use, 12 to 15 PSI for off road. The tires survived quite well!
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