Tire Load/Inflation Calculation
Exactly three years ago I bought new tires for my Jayco 23' (27'OAL). I had previously had the trailer professionally weighed at an Escapee's weigh station where they weigh the load on each tire. Unfo...
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There seems to be something everyone is missing.
There ought to be a vehicle tire placard that lists the original tire size and the specified (by the vehicle manufacturer) pressure for that size. Since 2008, that placard should be located on the driver's side front corner (if a trailer), or on the driver's door frame if a motor vehicle.
There are a lot of reasons why the vehicle manufacturer might use more than what the published load tables says is the minimum.
Oh and the load tables are a MINIMUM, not a recommendation!
And tires wearing uneven (as in the center of the tread). Tires can be designed to wear evenly at a variety of pressure/load combinations, so lowering the pressure to achieve even wear is not always a good idea. Plus pressure is a minor player when it comes to even wear. There are other factors that have a much larger affect.
There ought to be a vehicle tire placard that lists the original tire size and the specified (by the vehicle manufacturer) pressure for that size. Since 2008, that placard should be located on the driver's side front corner (if a trailer), or on the driver's door frame if a motor vehicle.
There are a lot of reasons why the vehicle manufacturer might use more than what the published load tables says is the minimum.
Oh and the load tables are a MINIMUM, not a recommendation!
And tires wearing uneven (as in the center of the tread). Tires can be designed to wear evenly at a variety of pressure/load combinations, so lowering the pressure to achieve even wear is not always a good idea. Plus pressure is a minor player when it comes to even wear. There are other factors that have a much larger affect.
