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sign_man
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so my trailer is rated for d tires but can e rated be used in place of d rated?
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JIMNLIN
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sign man wrote:
found it 2830lbs its only an extra 15lbs of air pressure. should be fine?

You didn't give us a OEM size and load range for your tires but a 2830 lbs fits a ST225/75-15 E tire @ 80 psi.
Your OEM tires may be a ST225/75-15 D at 2540 lbs.

If your trailers actual scaled tire loads are close to 2400-2500+ lbs then the E tire at 2830/80 psi would give you 15-18 percent reserve capacity. Pump those E tires to the max if you want the full benefit of those new E tires.
Like Goodyear says;
Goodyear Tire and Rubber .... weighing RVs
Special Considerations

** Unless trying to resolve poor ride quality problems with an RV trailer, it is recommended that trailer tires be inflated to the pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire. Trailer tires experience significant lateral (side-to-side) loads due to vehicle sway from uneven roads or passing vehicles. Using the inflation pressure engraved on the sidewall will provide optimum load carrying capacity and minimize heat build-up **
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Lwiddis
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Provided your rims are rated for the increased air pressure, yes.
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Cummins12V98
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Run 5psi over what the weight/inflation chart says for your actual weight.

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sign_man
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found it 2830lbs its only an extra 15lbs of air pressure. should be fine?
"The ultimate camping trip was the Lewis & Clark expedition"

2015 palomino puma 30'rkss / 2008 toyota tundra 5.7

midnightsadie
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on the inside of the rim ,mine are stamped size and load range.

sign_man
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Thats great news! how do i find out what the rims can handle?
campigloo wrote:
Absolutely. Make sure your rims are rated high enough for the extra pressure and do it. Mine had the same problem and after the upgrade Iโ€™ve had very few tire problems, especially blowouts. Even if you have to invest in new rims itโ€™s well worth it.
"The ultimate camping trip was the Lewis & Clark expedition"

2015 palomino puma 30'rkss / 2008 toyota tundra 5.7

sign_man
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Thats great news! how do i find out what the rims can handle?
"The ultimate camping trip was the Lewis & Clark expedition"

2015 palomino puma 30'rkss / 2008 toyota tundra 5.7

Ralph_Cramden
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"trailer tires"


Too many geezers, self appointed moderators, experts, and disappearing posts for me. Enjoy. How many times can the same thing be rehashed over and over?

campigloo
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Absolutely. Make sure your rims are rated high enough for the extra pressure and do it. Mine had the same problem and after the upgrade Iโ€™ve had very few tire problems, especially blowouts. Even if you have to invest in new rims itโ€™s well worth it.