Trailer tires always indicate their rated psi-pressure on the sidewall. Trailer tires should ALWAYS be inflated to this COLD psi rating under all conditions. It is never appropriate to under- or over-inflate a trailer tire for any reason, such as to compensate for extremes of temperature. Any inflation pressure other than the rated maximum will tend to lead to the tire overheating, and overheating is the single most-common cause for trailer tire failure.
The tire you referenced, part #... view full answer...
All tires whether they are for your golf cart or for a trailer are recommended to be inflated to their psi capacity.
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 for that air pressure, the sidewall of the tire could heat up and cause the tire to fail.
If a tire is over-inflated, it will wear more in the center of the tread, all... view full answer...
The air pressure in any tire should be listed on the tire itself and if it says 30 psi, that is the psi I recommend using. Special trailer tires should be inflated to their maximum air pressure. for example, the tire you came from, part # AM40537 has the psi listed at 22 on the sidewall.
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...
I have checked online for the BCT JK42 tire you have. Per the website the load range C tires should say 1820 lbs at 50 psi. Load range D tires would have a load rating of 2150 lbs at 65 psi. In order for ANY tires to perform AS RATED they should be fully inflated. I have linked you to an FAQ article about tires. I have also linked you to an FAQ article that has a chart showing tire sizing and their capacities.
If a tire is under inflated it will reduce the amount of weight that the tire... view full answer...
The psi should be listed on the sidewall of the tire. It is recommended that tires always be inflated to the max psi. The max psi of the tire will depend on the tire's load range, not the weight of the trailer.
For instance, we carry 5.30-12 tires in load ranges B, C, and D. The maximum psi is 55 for one of our load range B tires, 80 for a load range C, and 105 for a load range D. However, different tire manufacturers may have different psi ratings even for the same tire size and load... view full answer...
That is a good question but inflating a ST235/80R16 trailer tire such as the Westlake # LHWL401 will not cause it to overheat.
Trailer tire manufacturers have tested the psi and rated it to so that inflating it to the max psi takes into account the build-up of heat, and these are also radial tires, which flex more and run cooler than bias tires, which is another reason for their rated psi.
You want to inflate these tires to the maximum cold psi to give you the best performance, allowing... view full answer...
Both the wheel and tire are rated for a maximum capacity of 1220 lbs. The particular tire used on the combo should be kept inflated to 65psi, but the wheel itself can be used with tires that take up to 80psi.
There is no minimum acceptable pressure, a trailer tire should always be kept inflated to the maximum air pressure listed on the tire sidewall. Due to the thicker tire sidewall used, under inflating a trailer tire can lead to excessive heat build-up and can accelerate tire wear. A... view full answer...
Most trailer tires are capacity tested only at their full inflation pressure listed on the tire's sidewall. Since they're not tested at lower pressures, if the tire isn't fully inflated, the tire's capacity will be reduced by an unknown amount and could easily become overloaded without the user knowing it.
Excessive heat build up is what causes tires to prematurely fail. Failure to fully inflate the tire, overloading the tire, and exceeding the tire's speed rating all contribute to heat... view full answer...
Trailer tires are generally rated for a maximum speed of 65 mph. This is true for both radial and bias ply types. The tire diameter does not have a direct relationship to its speed rating.
What is most important for any trailer tire is that it be inflated to its specified psi. The load rating for any tire is dependent upon it being inflated to its maximum rated psi. For example, if a tire were rated for a load of 1000 lbs at 90 psi and were inflated to only 80 psi, it would not retain... view full answer...
A trailer tire should ALWAYS be inflated to its maximum rated psi pressure rating as shown on the tire's sidewall. At no time should you over- or under-inflate a trailer tire even if it is operated well below its rated weight capacity. There is no benefit from altering the inflation from the specified pressure and doing this can cause tire overheating and premature failure. You may care to check out the linked article on trailer tires.
If your trailer tires show evidence of cupping (wear... view full answer...
The 205/75-15 load range D tires we offer from Kenda, part # AM10245, Taskmaster # TR20515D and Westlake # LHWL300 should all be inflated to the maximum air pressure listed on the tire sidewall which is 65 psi.
The weight rating for a 15 inch tire in that size with that load rating (2150 lbs) is based on the tire being fully inflated to 65 psi. If the tire is not fully inflated, the tires weight capacity will be unknown which could lead to problems like blowouts or uneven tire wear. view full answer...
When tires are under-inflated, although you are not carrying a capacity load, you will still have excessive heat build up which can cause excessive wear that will in turn make your tires fail sooner than they should.
Contrary to automobile tires, trailer tires should be kept inflated to the recommended psi level to receive the minimum wear out of the tires. Another downside to under-inflating the trailer tires is even though you typically carry way below the capacity rating, if you happen... view full answer...
You should always inflate the tires for a trailer to the maximum air pressure listed on the sidewall of the tire. Under-inflating a tire will wear the outer edges of the tread. Over-inflating a tire will result in wear the center tread.
The Load Range D tire we offer in the size you asked about, ST205/75R14 is part # AM10235. The # AM10235 has a maximum load capacity of 2,040-lbs at 65 psi. Under-inflating this tire to th e50 psi you mentioned may result in a softer ride but tire wear... view full answer...
You are absolutely correct. In order to utilize their full load rating, trailer tires should always remain fully inflated to the pressure rating listed on the tire's sidewall as opposed to a passenger car tire which will have an acceptable range.
I've linked to our trailer tire/wheel help articles which can tell you everything you ever wanted to know about trailer tires but were afraid to ask. view full answer...
We don't carry Goodyear Marathon tires, so I couldn't say for sure but the recommended tire pressure would be listed on the tire's sidewall. Typically, you'll want to inflate the trailer tires to the max pressure on the tire sidewall in order to realize the full load capacity of the tire.
The Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D Item # AM10235 will be inflated to 75 psi when cold, but I wasn't able to find any information specific to the Goodyear Marathon online, so you... view full answer...
A trailer tire/wheel like the Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10-inch Galvanized Wheel # AM3H490 will deliver mileage based on how it is used. Trailer tires are not specifically rated for mileage since they can be used in such varying ways, not all of them good. Tires ARE rated for load capacity, so many pounds of carrying capacity for a specific inflation pressure, and for speed on the highway, which is always 65-mph unless specifically stated otherwise. This tire has a speed rating... view full answer...
You will need to inflate your Hercules tires to 95 psi as stated on the tire. Grand Design put the information on their information sticker based on the tires they installed. With changing to the higher capacity tire which requires more pressure you will need to go with the tire manufacturers recommended tire pressure. Typically a trailer wheel will not have a maximum pressure rating. The tire and valve stem are going to be the parts which are limited on tire pressures. The installer who... view full answer...
The tires in your size that we offer have varying pressure ratings depending on their load capacity.
For example, if you look at the tires in your size shown on the link I have included you will see that those rated for Load range E, such as # AM3H490, have a specified pressure of 90-psi; those rated as Load range C, such as # AM3H400, have a pressure rating of 50-psi.
Trailer tires will indicate their required inflation pressure on the sidewall of the tire. This is usually stated as a... view full answer...
When someone is referring to a tire being cold, they mean when it is not being used on the road - when it has been sitting still overnight and has cooled down. The 80 psi rating on your tire, like the Kenda Karrier # AM10303, has been tested extensively by the manufacturers before releasing them to the public. This means testing them on hot days.
Since this is the case you will want to inflate the tire to the max psi rating that the manufacturer has stated. Anything more or less will change... view full answer...
For a 205/75-14 tire, a load range D tire such as the Kenda # AM10235 would typically be inflated to 75 psi. A 205/75-14 tire in load range D will have a 2200 lbs per tire/4400 lbs per axle weight capacity, so you'll want to make sure the loaded up and ready to tow trailer weighs less than the combined tire capacity.
Rather than what the RV specs say, I'd recommend following the recommendations of the tire manufacturer, and keeping the tires inflated to the maximum pressure listed on the... view full answer...
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