Darrell Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Does everyone run there trailer tires at maximum pressure?, even if there carrying half the load of what there rated for??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I inflate all my tires to max pressure. I feel the vehicle handles better and the tires wear/last longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Well, the tire will read 2 different cold pressures: one with boat on the other with boat off. Higher pressure means less tire wear but less grip on the road. Less pressure means more tire wear and it will be harder to tow. I am pretty sure that you don't need the extra grip for cornering (unless you drive extra fast with the boat on or on dirt roads a lot. forrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Trailer tires should be inflated to MAX no matter what the load is, that way you will not forget to add PSI when you do have a full load. But remember to check the tire pressure in the morning before driving on them. Most blow outs occur because of under inflated tires. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I fill my trailer tires to the max specified. Also, be sure to check your spare ... ya just never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Fully inflated tires run cooler. The reason is because of less flexing of the sidewalls. Always run them at max pressure. As stated previously check them cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Well, the tire will read 2 different cold pressures: one with boat on the other with boat off. Higher pressure means less tire wear but less grip on the road. Less pressure means more tire wear and it will be harder to tow. I am pretty sure that you don't need the extra grip for cornering (unless you drive extra fast with the boat on or on dirt roads a lot. forrest I double dare you to find a difference in tire pressure with the boat on or off the trailer. I mounted my car tires on the rim, inflated them to 32 psi, then put the new tires/rims on the car and guess what, yup, still 32 psi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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