Expert Answers about Palomino Thoroughbred Travel Trailer

• Correct Tire Pressure for 5.30x12 Trailer Tires
• In order to realize their full weight carrying capacity, trailer tires should remain at their maximum pressure as stated on the tire's sidewall. When fully pressured up, your current tires have a capacity of 2170 lbs per axle. When you subtract the 1300 lb weight of the trailer, you're only left with 870 lbs for payload. Running at a lower pressure rating reduces the weight capacity of your tires, but the actual capacity is unknown because the tires are tested at the recommended full pressure....
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• Will 5.30R12 Tires Be a Good Replacement for Original 5.30-12 Tires
• The # TT53012C 5.30R12 tires you'd looked at are just about a 1/4 inch narrower and about 1/3 of an inch smaller in diameter than your existing 5.30-12 tires. The # TT53012C would work perfectly fine for you, and if your existing tires are bias ply, the 5.30R12 will have a smoother, cooler ride. Excess heat builtup is the main cause of tire failure so keeping the tires as cool as possible is essential. The # TT53012C is a Load Range C tire with a 1050 lb per tire/2100 lb per axle rating....
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