The trailer will be minimally loaded. You are looking at 375 lbs per tire.
That is much less than the tire loading on a full size car. I would probably
use something between 35-40 psi. That should be a good compromise between
tire heating from low inflation pressure and excessive wear from
overinflating. Just make sure you load the trailer at least 150-200 lbs
tongue heavy to prevent the trailer from steering the tow car back and
forth.
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Philip Nase
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 9:27 AM
To: Spridgets@autox.team. Net net
Subject: [Spridgets] trailer tire pressures
I'm getting ready to load up the Sprite. The trailer is tandem axle with
e-brakes. The load I'm carrying will be 1500 lbs give or take. Anyone know
what tire pressures I should be running. The tires are new and have 50lb
psi
max pressure cold. I've towed before but only a lightweight sailboat.
Thanks. See you Spridgeteers that are going to WI on Sunday afternoon.
Jane
and I are traveling with the Clarici Clan and Larry Macy in his MIni. (I
drove that thing last Sunday, it's sweet.)
Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
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