trailer tires
so my trailer is rated for d tires but can e rated be used in place of d rated?
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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 **
