Trailer Tires
I did not author this, I am only sharing information I found. Trailer Tire Applications•Trailer tires are designed for use on trailer axle positions only. They are not built to handle the loads a...
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Vulcan Rider wrote:chrisbailey13 wrote:
Inflation•Always inflate trailer tires to the maximum inflation indicated on the sidewall.
•If the tires are hot to the touch from operation, add three psi to the max inflation.
These facts are courtesy of Discount Tire.
Most of those points can be considered "facts"; some shouldn't be.
My trailer plus load NEVER exceeds half of the load rating of the tires. Therefore using the max. inflation pressure will result in poor contact area, increased center wear and a harsher ride than necessary. It won't really hurt anything but the tires will wear out quicker. This situation is preferred to under-inflation though.
Tires will ALWAYS be "hot to the touch" after driving in the summertime. Blindly following this recommendation, especially combined with the other one above, could result in a dangerous situation. What if you feel them again in a few hundred miles and the STILL are HOT ???
I thought the same thing concerning the tires being hot. I carry a temperature checker and would compare tires during a trip.A difference in temperature and i would use a pressure gauge. Next time
you walk past a big rig at a rest area just touch one of the tires on the drive axle.A little warm aye?
