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 Post subject: Tire Pressure
PostPosted: Tue May 12, 2015 10:47 am 
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I'm wondering where I should set my trailer tire pressures. The guys I've talked to say 50 PSI, but that seems stiff to me for a light boat. I'd like to know what people on this forum suggest.

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 Post subject: Re: Tire Pressure
PostPosted: Tue May 12, 2015 11:04 am 
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Look at the tire. It should list a pressure range.

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 Post subject: Re: Tire Pressure
PostPosted: Tue May 12, 2015 4:22 pm 
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The "Maximum Pressure" is 50 PSI, but I'm sure the trailer is built to hold a much heavier boat than the Getaway. That's why I'm wondering if a lower pressure would be appropriate in this case to compensate for the lighter boat.

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 Post subject: Re: Tire Pressure
PostPosted: Tue May 12, 2015 4:37 pm 
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Yes, max pressure is for maximum load. My truck tires say max 45 lbs, but everything I have read says refer to the vehicle manufacturers pressure specifications. That says 29 lbs I believe... a big difference.

Proof is in the shape of the tire I think. If mushroomed out... you need more pressure.

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