How to Find Correct Tire Pressure Rating for 235/80R16 Size Trailer Tires

Question:

Can you advise me I am putting a tire pressure monitor system on my tires I have a fifth wheel Forest river. Have Hercules pretty new size 235/80/R16 what is safe max they are 14 ply. Heavy duty. Camper is about 16 thousand pounds. Light weighted. Plus the supplies water supplies etc... Thank you

asked by: Amondo

Expert Reply:

To determine the correct amount of pressure to put in your 235/80R16 size tires on your Forest River 5th wheel hitch you simply need to locate the psi rating on the sidewalls of your tires. For example, the Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire # PRG80235 has a max psi rating of 110 which you can see on the picture of the sidewall.

Just be sure that the tires are cold when you inflate them to the correct psi. This means that your trailer has had a chance to sit for awhile (preferably overnight) so that the tires aren't hot at all from the friction caused during use.

expert reply by: Jon G