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It's good to keep in mind the fact that the load rating listed on the
sidewall is the maximum for that tire alone. For total carrying weight, add
the max load for both tires together.
Scott Paist
P-15 TUMP
Lancaster, PA
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From: SolarFry@aol.com [mailto:SolarFry@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 4:51 AM
To: wwpotter@tscnet.com
Subject: Re: Trailer tires - check that sidewall
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If you check tire sidewall you will find all kinda usefull information
there.
Max weight they can carry, how they handle speed (max rec speed),
temperature, load, etc.
I am usually surprised that they survive the weight of trailer, equipment
and
boat because they almost always exceed the carrying capacity of the tires.
Them lil 8 inch tires have to go pretty fast to keep up with the 15" tires
on
your car. Those lil legs can wear out pretty quick...
Best
SF
In a message dated 3/22/00 5:30:11 PM Pacific Standard Time,
jckniese@francomm.com writes:
<< Subj: Trailer tires
Date: 3/22/00 5:30:11 PM Pacific Standard Time
From: jckniese@francomm.com
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> Susan wrote:
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> > (1) I am thinking of trailing my P-15 several hundred miles/day on
> >Interstate to go into the Florida west coast to do some sailing over
Easter.
> >Are there any things I need to watch for at Interstate speeds, like
tires
> >melting away, etc.? Those are really small tires. Advice is welcome.
>
> If you have 8-inch wheels on your trailer, I would recommend cruising at
no
> more than 55 or 60. Be sure to keep the tires fully inflated, and check
for
> bulges. A bulge indicates an internal failure, likely due to overheating.
I
> have never worn out a trailer tire but have replaced two or three that
> developed bulges. I recently changed from 5.60 tires on 8-inch wheels to
> 5.20 tires on 12-inch wheels to reduce the highway rotation speed.
>
> Immediately after stopping from a stretch of highway driving, check your
> trailer hubs. They will normally feel warm, but if they feel hot your
> bearings may need attention.
> >
> Harry Gordon
> P14 #234, Manatee
> Mountain View, CA
Every summer I see people with 8-inch tires sitting along side the
highway with flat tires. If I had a trailer with 8-inch tires, I would
up grade to 12-inch and keep the 8-inch ones for spares.
My P19 came with 12-inch tires and I purchased 13-inch tires to replace
them.....going to carry the 12-inchers for spares. The 13-inch tires
fit under the fenders ok.
Bob
P19#1148
Dovie
Duanesburg,NY
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