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01-29-2014, 02:58 PM
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2013 27' FB International
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Tire pressure with T03s and Michelin LTX
To those on this thread.. What tire pressures on you running in your T03s and Michelin LTX MS/2 16 inch tires.. Received and installing this week on my 27 FB Sterling. I know the tire is rated at 80 psi.. just wondering if anyone has any experience with lower pressures on a similar sized trailer.. for purposes of smoothing out the ride ..
Thoughts..
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01-29-2014, 03:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 28' International CCD
Springfield
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dsaxon22
To those on this thread.. What tire pressures on you running in your T03s and Michelin LTX MS/2 16 inch tires.. Received and installing this week on my 27 FB Sterling. I know the tire is rated at 80 psi.. just wondering if anyone has any experience with lower pressures on a similar sized trailer.. for purposes of smoothing out the ride ..
Thoughts..
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I run 70 PSI on my 28ft international with good results.
80 psi is the maximum pressure for this tire and I do not believe max is needed with my GVW.
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01-29-2014, 04:06 PM
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2007 30' Classic
Oswego
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I have settled in at 75psi after weighing and trying various pressures.
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01-29-2014, 04:15 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 27' FB International
2007 19' International CCD
Georgetown
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Thanks for the replies.. Will experiment when i get them on .. Just needed a starting point from a few folks that have already been down that path...
Much appreciated..
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01-29-2014, 04:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 30' Classic S/O
Dearborn
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run ours at 70psi
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01-29-2014, 06:50 PM
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Beaumont
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Michelin has a load table on their web page so maybe the best would be to use the pressure corresponding to the tire load. On my 20 ft AS it come to about 70 psig but on double axle it may be less. Less is good because of the smoother ride.
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01-30-2014, 03:31 AM
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After looking at the chart and scale tickets, I dropped my pressure down to 45 PSI. Higher than the chart calls for but lower than the 72 psi I was running.
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01-30-2014, 03:41 AM
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Trent Woods
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80
Larry
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01-30-2014, 05:29 AM
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I currently use 70 psi for my 27'FB. Seems to run smooth and no heat build up. I may change as I have more experience in warmer weather.
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01-30-2014, 06:17 AM
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Silsbee
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Just lowered the trailer off the jacks onto the new T03's and 16" Michelins yesterday. I filled them to 70 psig. We leave for AlumaFiesta tommorow. I plan to place a couple of items on the floor to see if they stay put during the trip. I wish I had a camera to film what goes on back there while towing.
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01-30-2014, 07:33 AM
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70 so far. May check and adjust later.
Rick
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01-30-2014, 08:10 AM
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We have settled on 70. Seems to work well.
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01-30-2014, 08:27 AM
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Airstream recommends 80, the maximum. Andrew Thomson, long-time owners of Can-Am Airstream and towing specialist recommends much less for a better ride to save damage to your trailer, and using tire manufacturer charts. Tire engineers have come on the forum to recommend using charts.
Take your pick. I'm confused as hell about it, been using 80 but leaning toward 70 wondering if 60 is best.
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01-30-2014, 09:00 AM
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Everybody has a theory and/or idea. There's obviously a "perfect pressure" for any given set of conditions. However, conditions change frequently. There is a very long informative set of posts by a tire engineer on another thread, that explains why you can not use the pressure vs load tables without a correction factor for a truck tire when it is used in trailer service. My answer is to use the sidewall pressure. However you will find some contentious threads on this subject. I always use 80 PSI.
Just a point, 80 PSI is not the max rated pressure for the tire. It is simple the pressure at which it is rated to carry the max load. There is a difference. This is also explained elsewhere. I would recommend that you review the posts by user Capriracer. He is a tire engineer. Below is a link to his posts. This will get you to a bunch of threads on tires also.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/sear...archid=2599800
Ken
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01-30-2014, 09:14 AM
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2010 28' Flying Cloud
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ag&Au
Everybody has a theory and/or idea. There's obviously a "perfect pressure" for any given set of conditions. However, conditions change frequently. There is a very long informative set of posts by a tire engineer on another thread, that explains why you can not use the pressure vs load tables without a correction factor for a truck tire when it is used in trailer service. My answer is to use the sidewall pressure. However you will find some contentious threads on this subject. I always use 80 PSI.
Just a point, 80 PSI is not the max rated pressure for the tire. It is simple the pressure at which it is rated to carry the max load. There is a difference. This is also explained elsewhere. I would recommend that you review the posts by user Capriracer. He is a tire engineer. Below is a link to his posts. This will get you to a bunch of threads on tires also.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/sear...archid=2599800
Ken
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Ken, spot-on
Btw, I am afraid the link doesn't work as you intended.
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01-30-2014, 09:28 AM
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01-30-2014, 09:42 AM
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Port Orchard
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Originally Posted by jcanavera
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That's weird, it works for me. Are you logged in? I'm guessing you are.
I got that link by searching the member list for "Capriracer". Then went to his profile page, Clicked on statistics and then "the find all post by him" link. What I posted is the URL for the resulting list. Maybe it only works for me because that page is cached on my computer.
Ken
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01-30-2014, 09:48 AM
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Port Orchard
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Originally Posted by jcanavera
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Keep in mind that thread is not specifically directed to LT tires on trailers. I have to run to an appointment right down, so I don't have the time to find the one I'm thinking about. I don't believe it's this one.
Ken
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01-30-2014, 10:03 AM
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80 PSI Not Max Pressure?????
I think if you take the time to read the specs on the side of the tires or go to the tire rack website you will find that 80PSI is this max recommended air pressure for the 16 inch Michelin LTX by the mfg that builds the tire.
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01-30-2014, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Moflash
I think if you take the time to read the specs on the side of the tires or go to the tire rack website you will find that 80PSI is this max recommended air pressure for the 16 inch Michelin LTX by the mfg that builds the tire.
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I have taken the time to read it many times. perhaps you need to read it again to understand what it says. This in a way is a matter of terminology. The side wall of the tire states a max load for the tire and the pressure necessary when carrying that load.
It does not say that is the maximum safe pressure for the tire and in fact it is not. However they do not commonly publish the maximum pressure because it is not of value to the user, because you shouldn't exceed the max load.
I find you choice of words (the highlighted ones) offensive and unnecessary to state your point.
Ken
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