willise
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Hi all,
Just starting tomorrow on our first (only)camping trip this year. The tires on my Jayco 254 say Maximum 50 PSI. They are currently at 40 PSI.
Should I inflate them all to the maximum? Will that improve towing? I've always been afraid of going to "maximums" LOL
Thanks!
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BarneyS
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I always run my trailer tires at the maximum stated on the sidewall of the tire. Have never had a tire problem (yet! Knock on wood!)
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willise
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Great!
Thanks again!
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dbbls
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Always inflate them to the pressure posted on the sidewall. Check the temps when the tires are cold. Do not pull it any distance and then check.
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Terryallan
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Tires only carry their max load at max air. Max air, also helps them to run cooler, and lower the chance of tire failure. Always run max air in the trailer tires. As mentioned. Air them cold.
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By all means, before you leave. If you don't you are asking for problems.
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loufish
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I agree, run max air...BUT since you asked, you should know why...
Just about every trailer delivered has tires that JUST meet the weight ratings, the manufactures don't put "too much" tires on..
In real life you adjust the air pressure to the load, very much like the tires on the TV. My truck has "D" range tires and at their max inflations just 2 of them could hold up my truck even when it's loaded...but since I have 4 tires I can run them below their max and still be safe unlike your trailer tires...
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willise
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Great information guys!
I will inflate all 4 tires to 50 PSI.
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SPRey
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Equally as important are the tires on your TV. Those should be at the MAX as well--then after the towing, drop back down to the suggested inflation.
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Quote:Equally as important are the tires on your TV. Those should be at the MAX as well--then after the towing, drop back down to the suggested inflation.
That's too broad a statement...Has to do with tire load rating...Did you read my post about TV tires being rated way more then needed?
I choose my tires on size, I had no choice in rating, if so I could have went with a "C" rated tire and then I might need to max it out while fully loaded/towing....My "D" rated tires at max will hold a little over 12,000 lbs for a truck that has a GRWR of 6400 lbs...So I don't need to run mine at their rated max pressure to be safe...
You inflate to match your load, if it's close to the max rating of the tire, then sure max inflation will be no problem.
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