Tire Pressure Recommendation for 1996 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite

Question:

How much tire pressure should a st 225/75/r15 tire be? its 80 psi we own a 1996 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lita camper 27 ft

asked by: Laurie

Expert Reply:

Special trailer tires should be inflated to their maximum air pressure. The value for the maximum air pressure should be listed along with the value for the maximum load on the tire's sidewall. These values will usually designate the maximum load at a maximum psi. For example, if the tire is rated at 1,610 lbs maximum at 65 psi, the tire can carry 1,610 lbs of weight if the air pressure is at the maximum of 65 psi. At the maximum air pressure, the tires will perform and wear best, and get the best gas mileage.

If your sidewall recommends 80 psi then that is what you would need to go with.

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.

You should always inflate your tires when they are cold.

expert reply by: Jameson C