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Crambo
Explorer
Oct 30, 2015

Question about steel wheels

I am planning on putting maxxis 8008 load range D tires on my camper and someone on the forest river forums suggested I make sure the rims can handle 65 psi. I looked on the back of the rim and all it showed was a max load rating. I called Lions head which is the rim manufacturer and the lady said the rim did not have a PSI rsting, only the tire and valve stem. I'm assuming I'll be ok as long as I don't exceed the weight rating of the wheels. Am I correct?
  • Crambo's avatar
    Crambo
    Explorer
    Oct 30, 2015
    The max weight rating on the tire will be a little more than what the rim allows but the carried weight of the trailer should remain the same. The only thing I would be changing is the amount of air pressure to take away the squishy feel of the tires
  • Need-A-Vacation's avatar
    Need-A-Vacation
    Explorer
    Oct 30, 2015
    Does the max weight rating of the rim match the weight rating of the Maxxis LR D tires? If so, from what I understand you should be good to go running the tire's at max psi!
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Oct 30, 2015
    What size? Maxxis while probably the best of the ST tires is probably still not nearly as good as quality LT tires on heavier trailers.

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