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rogerck
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Mar 11, 2017

Tire Inflation

I recently replaced the tires on my travel trailer that were four years old and rated at 65 psi maximum. The new tires are rated at 80 lb psi as are the alloy wheels on the trailer. I'd like to increase the air pressure above 65 psi to provide an extra load safety margin. Any problem with this? The inflation max on the trailer side plate is 65 psi, (based on the original tires, I assume). PS I did have a blowout on one of the old tires last year on a very hot day and the tire was inflated to 65 psi.

Rogerck

12 Replies

  • Most tire experts will say to run ST trailer tires at max sidewall pressure. It will not hurt to run yours at 80 psi. It may make your trailer ride a little rougher than the previous tires. The sticker on your trailer just applies to the lesser rated tires it came with.

    Jerry
  • You only need to worry about the pressure rating of the wheels. Since they were originally 65PSI, I would assume the wheels are not rated for more.

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