pull behind tire pressure

[Handyman]

My trailer weighs 156 lbs. It has 12 inch tires. It calls for 60 lbs of tire pressure Max. Since it will never weigh over 250 or 275 lbs loaded, should I run 60 lbs or can I run less air pressure? I don't want to run anymore than I need to be safe.

 

Thanks

Richard

[Rick Haywood]

My trailer weighs 156 lbs. It has 12 inch tires. It calls for 60 lbs of tire pressure Max. Since it will never weigh over 250 or 275 lbs loaded, should I run 60 lbs or can I run less air pressure? I don't want to run anymore than I need to be safe.

 

Thanks

Richard

 

 

So does mine but the manufacturer taold me to run around 20-25 lbs depending on how loaded it was. I run 25 all the time in mine. If you run I60 you will find it bounces and is generally rough pulling run

[flb_78]

My Harbor Freight has 12" bias ply tires. I ran 10psi of air in them and they still bounced because they were too hard.

[wes0778]

Just my scientific wild a$$ guess idea, but once loaded I air my 8" tires up until there is no noticeable sidewall flex. So far that has worked out to 25 to 30psi. I suspect at 60psi you would think you were dribbling a basket ball behind the scoot...

 

JMHO

[Handyman]

I'm heading out on it's maiden trip on Wednesday(3000 miles). A big portion of it is interstate. I think I'll start out with 25 lbs. I can adjust down if I need to.

Thanks for the replys

Richard

[V7Goose]

More air in the tire always reduces rolling resistance, but on a lightly loaded tire, the difference is minimal. The harder the tire, the easier it is to roll, but the rougher the ride.

 

With your trailer fully loaded, inflate the tires just enough that you see only very minimal or no tire flex as you lift up a bit on the side of the trailer, then make sure both tires are at the same pressure. No matter how low that pressure is, you will be just fine.

Goose

[Brake Pad]

I have 12 Inch tires, said to max at 60, but I run about 52

[99silver]

Just pulled my H/F to Cody and back with 20# - 12" tires.

did fine and the tires are not showing wear and did not get hot.

[SilvrT]

The pressure you put in may also vary depending on how many plys in the tire. Are they 4 ply or 6 ply?

 

I just bought a Lees-ure Lite tent trailer and the tire size (16.5 x 6.5 x 8) is a 6-ply tire (that's what they come with) and even though the max load rating is 615 lbs @ 45psi, the manufacturer recommends anywhere from 24-28 lbs for optimum performance.