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What PSI Is Needed For Load Range E Tires On Trailer Carrying Pontoon Boat  

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I am getting ready to take my pontoon boat to Canada 810mi what I have not been able to determine is ... what should the tire pressure be for a trip like this. this is a single axle trailer 1500 lbs pontoon boat 1450 lbs tires 20.5 X 8.0 - 10 ply load range E

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You will want to check your tire and it will have the maximum psi listed. I have attached a helpful article that lists what the tire size listings were, and what is used now.

For example, if you look at the chart on the attached article it has a tire with the same dimensions you mentioned you have. The next column lists the tire size that is used now. You can see that for the load range E tire we carry, the maximum psi for the 205/65-10 is 90 psi.

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 for that air pressure, the sidewall of the tire could heat up and cause the tire to fail.

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