What Pressure Should Trailer Tires be Inflated To
Question:
my tires are hi run 16.5 6.5 by 8 785 lbs at 70 psi 6 ply my trailer weighs about 180lbs how much air pressure should I use thank you
asked by: Mike B
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Expert Reply:
With trailer tires you need to run them at their max psi rating at all times to ensure you get the full weight capacity of the tire as well as prevent heat build up which eventually causes tires to fail.
I attached a help article on trailer tires for more info for you to check out as well.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range D
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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