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Old 07-09-2020, 07:30 PM   #1
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Wheel PSI rating?

So, I am taking the plunge and upgrading from the old castle rock C rated and, for better stability, going with Maxxis D rated 65 PSI tires. The concern I have is the PSI rating for the existing steel rims I have. I can find nothing regarding max PSI on the wheels unless its stamped internally somewhere. The only thing I find is "made in china - max load 1780" and no manufacturer info.

I have read that the limiting factor on the rims PSI is the valve stem. My plan is to have steel valve stems at installation. Good plan? or is there more investigating I should be doing?

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What is the recommended PSI on your present tires?
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Old 07-09-2020, 07:42 PM   #3
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Hi Lloyd,

50 PSI on current
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Those are the tires I have and there was a codestamped on my wheels. I believe 65 was the max. I keep mine inflated to 62. They do go above especially when it is this hot. But I have not had any problems. According to my tire monitors I do not believe they have exceeded 70 psi @110 degrees f. I also went up 1 level from c to d I believe. I have been running them for 3 years and they still look great, very little wear. Tomorrow will probably be the warmest I have traveled with them.
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Old 07-09-2020, 07:55 PM   #5
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Jim, if you have any doubts about it, Ask the dealer where you are getting the tires. Maybe give etrailer a call also.
You don't have to run max pressure if your trailer isn't that heavy.

My tires are rated for 80 psi. I've never run them that high. Trailer isn't heavy enough.

If your rims are in good shape and not pitted badly, I guess it wouldn't bother me to run 60 to 65 psi in them, but that has to be your call.
Maybe when you get one off, you might find something stamped on the inside You will be able to look the outside over a lot better also.
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Thanks guys, and yes I will check with the installer. Kind of interesting.

I did find this on etrailer site -

"Since wheels will be able to withstand the psi rating of any of the tires that are meant to fit it you will need to look at the valve stem as that is the deciding factor.

If your valve stem has the rubber all the way up to the threads, like part # AM20903, then it will be rated around 65 psi. If there is some reinforcement between the rubber and the threads, like part # AM20904 or # AM20907, then your valve stem can be rated between 80 and 100 psi. The only valve stems that are rated for more than 100 psi are metal ones like part # AM20906. If your wheels do not have metal valve stems then they will not be able to hold the pressure of 110 psi that you require."

Henry G. 7/2/2020
So if I upgrade the valve stems on my 15 inch metal boat tralier wheels I can put 110 psi tires on them? 84833

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Reply from Chris R. 7/7/2020
Correct - that shouldn't be a problem at all. You'll want to add metal valve stems like # AM20906 .
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I know they added metal stems to mine.
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I would run them at the same PSI you have in the old tires. If you add a higher PSI the trailer will ride worse than it does now. Remember that the tires are part of the suspension. I know some folks that lower the PSI in there truck tires when empty for a "softer" ride the air up to haul a load.
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I know some folks that lower the PSI in there truck tires when empty for a "softer" ride then air up to haul a load.

That would be me.
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Just put endurance on mine , went from 50 lb c tires to 65lb d tires, run 60 and no big deal .
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As an update, I got the Maxxis D tires installed today at discount tire. Mounted and balanced with high pressure valve stems right at the store. In/out in 25 minutes. There was no PSI stamp found anywhere on or in the rim. They did mention that they do this all the time (no kidding they are a tire installer). Can't really say I notice much of a difference yet in towing but didn't really expect to. I believe I will run at the 65psi first to see how it does. The plan was to get an 8 ply tire at a higher load range for better safety/stability margin.
I do notice my wallet a little lighter LOL. Thanks for the input you have provided. Regards.
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Be very careful running the tires at less than the recommended pressure for tires. Lower pressure is what causes them to blow. Also, you may want to think about going from 8 to 10 ply tires. They run at 80 psi, but can haul more weight, which is also advised. It is better to use a tire made for a higher carrying weight than one underweight. The cost is not that much more and your piece of mind will be improved.
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