The Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10501 that you referenced has a 3,960 lb capacity when it is inflated to 110 psi. Trailer tires or ST tires should always be inflated to their maximum psi otherwise the tire loses it carrying capacity.
If a tire is under inflated it will reduce the amount of weight that the tire can carry. If a heavier load is put on the trailer tire than what is recommended it will cause the sidewall of the tire to heat up and cause the tire to fail. It... view full answer...
The Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire # AM3H480 that you referenced should be inflated to 90 psi.
Trailer tires should always be inflated to their maximum psi listed on the side of the tire. At the maximum air pressure, the tires will perform and wear best, and get the best gas mileage.
If a trailer tire is inflated to a lower air pressure than the maximum, the amount of weight that the tire can carry will be reduced. If a heavier load is put on the trailer tire than what is recommended... view full answer...
All special trailer tires regardless of size should always be inflated to the maximum psi pressure rating that is noted on the tire sidewall. It is never appropriate to under- or over-inflate a trailer tire since only when inflated to their rated pressure can tires deliver their specified weight capacity.
It sounds like your trailer may have had a different size, type or weight rating tire originally specified by the manufacturer and this could be why the trailer itself lists a recommended... view full answer...
Trailer tires should always be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire. For a 4.80-12 load range C such as # AM10062, it should be inflated to 90 psi.
The reason you inflate trailer tires to the maximum psi is because trailer tires are constructed with a thicker sidewall to handle more vertical load compared to passenger vehicle tires.
If under inflated the thicker sidewall will lead to excessive heat build up and tire failure. I have included a link to our help article on trailer... view full answer...
The tire, # AM32739, should be inflated to 95 psi regardless of load size. The problem is that under inflating a trailer tire will lead to degradation of the tire. On trailer tires, the side walls are thicker than on car tires so they can handle more vertical load. An under inflated tires side walls will heat up more often and quicker and will lead to early wear and possible failure of the tire.
The tire and wheel combinations, like the Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire with 16 inch... view full answer...
Yes, you always want to keep your trailer tires like # AM3H470 inflated to the maximum COLD pressure indicated on their side wall. As you start your travel day the tires' pressure will naturally increase due to the higher temperature caused by friction, but this is not anything you need to compensate for. The key is to start your travel day with the cold tires inflated to their maximum pressure which is the only way you can get their full weight carrying capacity.
Tire # AM3H470 will handle... view full answer...
The tag on your trailer listing 50 psi would be for the stock 205/75R14 tires. I'm sure the max psi for those tires was 50. You should always inflate your trailer tires to the max psi as indicated by the tire manufacturer.
The Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10234 max psi is 60 which gives you a max load of 1,925 lbs. Inflating them to 50 psi would give you an unknown capacity. You can still use these on your trailer, you just need to inflate them to 60 psi instead of 50. view full answer...
If the trailer tire size starts with "ST" you need to keep it inflated to it's max PSI rating otherwise you will cause heat to build up and potentially fail. You want to inflate the tire to it's max psi when cold. view full answer...
Good question.
Trailer length and weight do not tell you what the correct tire pressure is. That will be found on the tires themselves, right on the tire's outer sidewall. With trailer tires the cold tire pressure should ALWAYS be the maximum psi pressure noted on the tire. It is never appropriate to under- or over-inflate a trailer tire for any reason.
Trailer tires can deliver their rated weight-carrying capacity only when fully inflated to their maximum cold psi pressure. Under- or... view full answer...
If you were to set the Tru-Flate Wall-Mounted Tire Inflator # 16-250 to 32 psi it would inflate the tires to exactly 32 psi. It is very accurate. view full answer...
The Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C # AM3H370 when you include the inflated tire has a backspacing of 4.15 inches. view full answer...
You ask a very important question. Trailer tires should always be inflated to the maximum psi pressure rating that is noted on the tire sidewall. Any trailer tire can deliver its rated weight carrying capacity only when fully inflated to its maximum pressure.
It is never appropriate to under- or over-inflate a trailer tire. Doing so increases the risk of heat build-up and tire failure. As with your vehicle's tires, always check and inflate trailer tires when they are cold.
Trailer tires... view full answer...
I went to our warehouse so I could measure the housing of the Tru-Flate Top Off Mini Tire Inflator # 16-230. The housing of this unit measures 4-3/4 x 3-3/4 x 2-1/4-inches. The length of the inflation hose is 4-inches and the length of the 12VDC power cord that plugs into your accessory outlet is 9-feet.
This unit can deliver a maximum psi air pressure of 45-psi. Time required to completely fill a standard tire is approximately 10 minutes.
For only a bit more we offer the 100-psi-capable... view full answer...
Trailer tires should always be inflated to the maximum cold psi pressure rating shown on the tire sidewall. Only when fully inflated can a trailer tire deliver its rated weight-carrying capacity.
That said, it is not a good idea to mix tires on a trailer, neither sizes nor load range ratings. The lower-rated tires will run hotter than the higher-rated ones and could be more prone to failure.
Heat is the worst enemy of a trailer tire. The 3 most common causes for excess heat are incorrect... view full answer...
All of our Load Range B trailer tires in size 4.80/4.00-8 specify a pressure of 60-psi. The same size tires in Load Range C require higher 90-psi pressure in order to meet their higher weight carrying spec. All tire and wheel/tire items in this size that we sell appear on the linked page.
Your tires should indicate right on their sidewall what their maximum pressure is and this is what they should be inflated to when cold.
All tires will naturally warm up as you drive and you do not... view full answer...
With trailer tires you want to have them inflated to their max psi at all times to ensure you get the full weight capacity and optimum tire wear.
The part # TA47VR that you have would need to be inflated to 50 psi at all times. It's best to inflate the tire when cold too. view full answer...
In order to determine the specific cold inflation pressure of your tires, I will need to know the load rating of the tire. The load rating or load range designation should be stamped on the tire.
We carry two Loadstar 4.80-12 tires, a load range C tire, # AM10062, and a load range B tire, # AM10060. The inflation pressure will be different based on the load rating. The load range C tire can support a maximum load of 990 lbs at 90 psi and the load range B tire can support 785 lbs at 60... view full answer...
Trailer tires should always be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire. This is because trailer tires are built with a thicker sidewall to handle more vertical load. If the tire is under inflated that thicker sidewall will cause excessive heat build up and lead to tire failure.
If the trailer does bounce around a lot then the solution would be to weigh down the trailer more (up to but not exceeding the trailer capacity). The Load Range C tires you now have are rated for 910 pounds... view full answer...
All trailer tires should be inflated to their max psi rating when cold. The Kenda S-Trail ST145R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D # AM31202 should be inflated to 65 psi when cold so that you get the full weight capacity and heat buildup and potential failure. view full answer...
If you were running your new special trailer tires a full 30-psi below their rated (and required) 110-psi inflation pressure then that is probably the cause for the degraded handling from your Grand Design Reflection trailer.
Special trailer tires, the ST-type, must ALWAYS be inflated to their maximum COLD psi pressure as noted on the tire sidewall. It is never appropriate to under- or over-inflate a trailer tire for any reason; there is no benefit to doing so and this can cause loss of... view full answer...
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