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Old 03-09-2016, 06:33 AM   #8
dcg9381
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No one is going to argue that it's a best practice to keep them inflated to proper psi per load and run them under 65 mph.

I'm guilty of running over 65mph. There are conditions where I feel it's simply not safe to be moving 15 mph slower than most traffic.

I tossed my factory tires. Here's what helped me make a decision:
1) Look up the DOT code on the tires. Determine if they are made in China. China doesn't mean that they're bad, but it's an indicator that you want to dig a little more.

2) What does your trailer actually weigh in at? On mine, the factory tires were at 85% of their rated capacity, assuming that the trailer was perfectly balanced and towed completely flat. In absence of perfect balance, in cross winds, or during cornering, it's likely that my tires were over rated capacity.

3) You can lookup complaints on your brand and size - but often China tires tend to change name.


For me, if tires are at 75% or greater of their rating and are off-brand from China, I'm replacing. A blown tire simply does too much damage.


BTW, I've had Goodyear tires go too, so there is no perfect solution..
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