8289 wheel upgrade needed?

[Cra]

Planning on replacing the original tires on my 2015 Rockwood 8289. My question is, once I decide on the tire, leaning towards Maxxis 8008's that will have a higher psi than original tires, do I need to upgrade the wheels to accommodate ?

Appreciate your replies...

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by Cra

Planning on replacing the original tires on my 2015 Rockwood 8289. My question is, once I decide on the tire, leaning towards Maxxis 8008's that will have a higher psi than original tires, do I need to upgrade the wheels to accommodate ?

Appreciate your replies...

No, saying that if you up grade to "D" from the factory C , your rim and trailer can handle it. I did the same with 8008 maxxis, instead of 50 psi you will be 65 psi, you can even go to E rated, but the D was easier for me to get, been 3 years now without any problems and I do run them at 65 psi, my trailer is 2012 8289WS. very happy with my choice.

[Cra]

Thanks! That is what I was hoping to hear, greatly appreciate the reply!

[PhoneDude 8289]

I've been running the 8008's E @ 70 PSI on our 8289 with the stock wheels for just over three years. Had steel valve stems installed and balanced. No issues since the install.

[M&K Hoffman]

Originally Posted by PhoneDude 8289

I've been running the 8008's E @ 70 PSI on our 8289 with the stock wheels for just over three years. Had steel valve stems installed and balanced. No issues since the install.

I did the same up-grading to steel valve stems and had the them balanced, no problems.

[Murbella7]

If your existing rims are 15", you may have to upgrade to 16" to get the LT tires you want. I did.

[Witch Doctor]

I think the maxxis he wants are ST

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[Murbella7]

Originally Posted by Witch Doctor

I think the maxxis he wants are ST

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Does that mean the Rockwood is under 3 tons?
I would recommend LT's even for light-ish trailers. They cost no more, take higher pressures (for less rolling resistance) and should wear better and therefore last longer (maybe).