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CapriRacer
Explorer II
Feb 07, 2012

Revived Trailer Tire Thread (formerly on the 5th Wheel Forum

OK, I'll try this again but with a different tack. I am of the opinion that ST tires should have a 15% reserve capacity (85% of the load at a given pressure) in order to be reasonably sure they wo...
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Chris3
Explorer
Feb 21, 2012
1. Buy tires of a load rating sufficient to carry the load you have.

Should read

1. Buy tires of a load rating equal to or greater than GAWR on vehicle placard.



4. Keep your tires inflated to the max pressure rating for the tire.

Should read

4. Keep your tires inflated to at least the pressure noted on vehicle placard, more if indicated buy tire manufacturer, or it makes you feel better! Remember that over inflated tires are more easily damaged by impacts.

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