TheOMB
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My trailer had 4, D load range tires. From advice of many friends I've up graded to E load range. Just got a set of Good Year Endurance with max PSI of 80. Previous tires and trailer sticker says PSI 65.
Should I run 65, 80 or other PSI?
Visually the Load Range E look better at 80 PSI without a slight bulge.
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enblethen
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Download the tire inflation chart for your new tires.
Weigh your rig equipped for the road.
Use tire pressure from inflation chart. I go 5 pounds over for a safety factor.
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mosseater
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Don't forget, your valve stems may not be rated for 80 psi.
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Lwiddis
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I want my TT tires at maximum load bearing pressure.
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BB_TX
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Many people say run them at max sidewall pressure. But manufacturers post load vs pressure charts for a reason.
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time2roll
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Can be run at lower inflation with reduced load rating or run at max pressure to have max rating.
I would run 75-80 unless there was a handling issue.
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pianotuna
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Increasing tire pressure with the new tires may not work with the original rims.
I don't know how to find out the rim rating.
I would use the rating on the drivers door.
When I went to oversize tires, I replaced the rims. That allowed me to use the maximum tire rating as the rims were rated at the same psi.
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Being one of the many, I disagree with BB. Just like eTrailer disagrees with BB. “I can end this debate for you real fast! Trailer tires, which will have an ST in front of the size, should always be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire.” See https://www.etrailer.com/question-78836.html
A tire retailer advising its customers very clearly.
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MFL
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They are a heavier tire than your previous Ds, so inflating them to less than they are designed for will cause them to run hotter, and not turn as freely as at 80 psi, so no advantage to the upgrade.
I'd try full 80 psi first, then if that seems overly harsh, lower to 75. The charts show the minimum psi required for a given weight, reason why most go above that. Actual TE experts say add 10% minimum to chart minimum, but then say 20% is better, and best of all with ST tires, full sidewall psi, if you did not go way beyond the actual tires needed, such as changing from Ds to Gs.
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Make sure of your wheel’s pressure rating before pumping to 80 psi
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