Wheel limit - Page 2

Dave_Monica · 02-06-2012, 08:47 PM

To the OP, why do you feel that you need to upgrade from E to F load tires. The E tire load rating most likely exceeds the axle load rating.

Dave

TexasBBQ · 02-07-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave_Monica

To the OP, why do you feel that you need to upgrade from E to F load tires. The E tire load rating most likely exceeds the axle load rating.

Dave

Dave - The various E rated tires I'm finding are rated anywhere from 2900 to 3025lbs. I agree E tires should be fine but after brushing up on trailer tires, and their faults, I thought I'd go up one rating to get a more durable tire even though I wouldn't be taking advantage of the extra load capacity.

Since my wheels are capable of over 80psi it appears that idea isn't going to happen. But, now that I'm looking at E tires most of them are 90 to 95psi! I might have to get new wheels anyway.

Dave_Monica · 02-07-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasBBQ

But, now that I'm looking at E tires most of them are 90 to 95psi! I might have to get new wheels anyway.

When you mention E rated tires at 90 to 95 psi inflation, I think you're referring to F load range tires. E load tires are 80 psi max.

Out of curosity, what are your axles rated for?

I know on ours, the tires barely exceed the axle load ratings...axles are 4000 lbs, tires are 2150 lbs each. The actual, scaled total axle weight is 7060 lbs., therefore I think I have sufficient margin.

The most important thing is to keep the camper tires fully inflated to the max pressure and visual inspection every chance you'll get.

Dave