Posted 2010-10-06 8:30 PM (#125545) Subject: air pressure on horse trailer tires
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I have a 3horse slant Hawk horse trailer and under neath the goose neck it states 65psi and also the same on the tires. Had disagreement about this so been running with lot less air pressure and now my tires have worn like i've run them against a curb. Only have 50 in them now and they look flat, and really flat with one or two horses in it. How many lbs should i have in them?
Posted 2010-10-06 8:46 PM (#125547 - in reply to #125545) Subject: RE: air pressure on horse trailer tires
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There are lots of knowledgeable people on this site who will probably advise you of the correct pressure. You might try putting "tire pressure" in the search box for this site. There have been many discussions about correct tire pressure in the past.
Unfortunately I'm no expert. But from my own experience with my 2H Hawk gooseneck I don't think that is enough pressure for the weight you are carrying. What do the tires say? I was told by T.O.Hass who sold me new tires that they should be inflated to 80psi.
Gard or Retento.....are you guys out there? Can you advise?
Posted 2010-10-06 9:21 PM (#125548 - in reply to #125545) Subject: RE: air pressure on horse trailer tires
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To get the rated load carrying capacity of the tires, they should be inflated to the max pressure marked on the tire sidewall. As trailer tires, there is no advantage to lesser pressures.
Remember, pressures should be checked when the tires are cold. Not after being driven 100 miles at 65 Mph. Carlisle says "less than a mile at moderate speed".
Posted 2010-10-06 11:28 PM (#125552 - in reply to #125545) Subject: RE: air pressure on horse trailer tires
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Originally written by caseyzip on 2010-10-06 8:30 PM
I have a 3horse slant Hawk horse trailer and under neath the goose neck it states 65psi and also the same on the tires. Had disagreement about this so been running with lot less air pressure and now my tires have worn like i've run them against a curb. Only have 50 in them now and they look flat, and really flat with one or two horses in it. How many lbs should i have in them?
Run what is stated on the tires, they are listed this way for a reason. Running with less air will weaking the side wall of the tires with the extra bounce and rolling sidewall you are getting. Not to mention a poor handling condition while loaded.
Posted 2010-10-07 10:23 AM (#125563 - in reply to #125552) Subject: RE: air pressure on horse trailer tires
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Originally written by hogtownboss on 2010-10-06 11:28 PM
Originally written by caseyzip on 2010-10-06 8:30 PM
I have a 3horse slant Hawk horse trailer and under neath the goose neck it states 65psi and also the same on the tires. Had disagreement about this so been running with lot less air pressure and now my tires have worn like i've run them against a curb. Only have 50 in them now and they look flat, and really flat with one or two horses in it. How many lbs should i have in them?
Run what is stated on the tires, they are listed this way for a reason. Running with less air will weaking the side wall of the tires with the extra bounce and rolling sidewall you are getting. Not to mention a poor handling condition while loaded.
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