Tire Pressure-Truck and TT
I'm coming from mostly owning Truck campers and always maxing out my tire pressure to 80. I would like to find the sweet spot on my trailer and leave it and also not fittlefart too much with my truck ...
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Wow...4 X 2850 lbs = 11320 lb capacity. Way over tired for a 6500 lb trailer that may weigh 6k on the axles....so now figuring how much pressure that small trailer needs.
My thoughts are 80 psi is way to much pressure. With approx 1500-1600 lb per wheel the tire will ride the center of the tread....harsh ride for the trailer.... loss of traction on hard braking event especially on wet pavement/etc.
The trailer actual scaled axle weights work best for finding the best pressure when a trailer has been severally over tired. If thats the case I like what these folks have to say;
rvsafety.com
Tire Load and Inflation Ratings
Note: Towable – Travel Trailer/ 5th Wheel owners Due to the severe use conditions experienced by tires when axles are very close together – tire industry experts recommend maximum (sidewall) inflation pressure for towable tires unless this causes a sever over-inflation situation (20psi+), often referred to as the ‘basketball effect’. If this is your situation allow a 10 – 15psi safety margin above the minimum required inflation pressure.
My thoughts are 80 psi is way to much pressure. With approx 1500-1600 lb per wheel the tire will ride the center of the tread....harsh ride for the trailer.... loss of traction on hard braking event especially on wet pavement/etc.
The trailer actual scaled axle weights work best for finding the best pressure when a trailer has been severally over tired. If thats the case I like what these folks have to say;
rvsafety.com
Tire Load and Inflation Ratings
Note: Towable – Travel Trailer/ 5th Wheel owners Due to the severe use conditions experienced by tires when axles are very close together – tire industry experts recommend maximum (sidewall) inflation pressure for towable tires unless this causes a sever over-inflation situation (20psi+), often referred to as the ‘basketball effect’. If this is your situation allow a 10 – 15psi safety margin above the minimum required inflation pressure.
