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MFL
Nomad II
Mar 15, 2022

trailer wheel weight rating/compared to tire psi rating?

My 6-bolt wheels on 5200 lb axles with oem 225/75R 15 D-rated 2540 max wt tires. My wheels are steel and are marked 2,600 max weight. My FW GVWR is 12,110, which would mean 10K max on tires/whee...
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time2roll
Nomad
Mar 19, 2022
Cummins12V98 wrote:
what should I inflate my 6,005# tires to that the load is 4,500#????????? Don't seem to be getting an answer?????
I would go chart + 5 to 10 psi not to exceed the sidewall max if it is an LT or P tire. If the low weight is not on the chart I would use the lowest shown + 5psi. Run the sidewall max with an ST unless the ride seems stiff or bouncy. If there is a ride issue reduce to the chart +5.

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