tire pressure
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tire pressure
Guys, I just got the fifth wheel out of storage. Tire pressure reads 50 psi. Sidewall is marked 2540 lbs at 65 psi cold. Goodyear Marathon from USA. 7500 Lb. camper. 44° outside.
Question is at this cool outside, if I put 65 psi in, will it be too much when traveling and tire heats up?
Thanks in advance.
Question is at this cool outside, if I put 65 psi in, will it be too much when traveling and tire heats up?
Thanks in advance.
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I have been up and down from Texas to Colorado many times. I have load range E on my 5er and I set it at 80 psi before I leave and never look back. Remember also that as you go up in altitude, your tire pressure also goes up along with heat relation. Here is a table that will help. As you will see there is over a 4 psi difference from sea level to 10k feet.
Sable Systems -
Bottom line, don't worry about it. Just keep your tires at what the sidewalls says
, you will be just fine, and Oh, if you have ST tires, keep it at 65 or under. They are not rated for long hauls at over 65 mph.
Sable Systems -
Bottom line, don't worry about it. Just keep your tires at what the sidewalls says
, you will be just fine, and Oh, if you have ST tires, keep it at 65 or under. They are not rated for long hauls at over 65 mph.
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#5
I have a little different philosophy on my trailer tires. I believe in running them near maximum sidewall rating, but not quite max. I like to set them 5 PSI below the maximum rating. That gives me a little headroom if the pavement is very hot in the summer. But I also check the load rating on the tires and compare that to the weight of the rig. If 5 PSI below maximum is too low to support the weight of the rig, using an inflation chart, then I know that the tires are too close to their load maximum.
Using this practice I am sure that I am never pushing the limit on weight or inflation.
Using this practice I am sure that I am never pushing the limit on weight or inflation.