Another Tire Question
Time for new tires. Currently have ST205/75/15C's. They are the originals and up til now have been fine however age is taking it's toll and sidewalls are cracking. Stopped at America's Tire. Seems the...
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shakyjay wrote:
Chuck I had not thought about the rim width. You are right they are only 5". Looks like that could be a limiting factor. The rims do not have a visible weight or psi rating anywhere on them. If it is there it must be stamped on the inside which really does not help as that means I won't know until they take the tire off the rim. I don't think there should be a problem going from C to D or which is going from 50 to 65 psi. I can see where going to 80 psi with and E rating could be an issue.
Wheels like tires are pressure and capacity rated. Anyone/persons that says all 15" steel wheels are pressure rated to 80 psi has no business offering advise or tell others to ignore the wheel manufacturers pressure ratings. If your steel wheels have no pressure ratings then its time to contact the wheel manufacture. You sure don't want a split bead seat on the wheel. Just like the over pressured tire it can have a sudden loss of pressure. Even tire manufacturers warn to use the proper pressure and capacity wheel for the tire.
Dexstar has 15" steel wheels rated at 50-65-75 and 80 psi.
Chuck makes a good point on using the proper width wheel for a particular tire. Same goes for pressure and capacity as one size don't fit all. Lets be safe out here.
