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    Active Member motoguzziman's Avatar
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    Default Pull behind trailer tire air pressure

    I bought a small pull behind two wheel trailer to pull behind my 2020RT. The trailer has a torsion (ie rubber) suspension and has 4.80 x8 tires. When I was replacing the lights I noticed a couple of stickers on the inside of the box which showed that the hitch weight should be 20-30 lbs and that the tire pressure should be 20 PSI. This sounds like a pretty low tire pressure but then again we will only have about 100 lbs max in the trailer. The soft tires would help smooth out the bouncing which is not bad. (Suspension is rated at 250#).
    If you have a similar trailer, what are you thoughts on the tire pressure. What tire pressure do you run?
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    what does the manufacture of the trailer say the tire pressure should be?
    Do not go by the tire pressure rating on the tires, only go by what the trailer manufacture recommends.
    2022 RT Limited , Silver w/ Black and Purple accents

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    Active Member motoguzziman's Avatar
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    Manufacturer is no longer in business. Not sure if sticker in the box is from the manufacturer or previous owners. Just interested in what others with similar trailers are running for air pressure in the tires
    2020 RT , Chalk White

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    I run 18 to 22lbs in my Harbor Freight "TAG A LONG" trailer. (Basically a Sears cartop carrier on wheels). We usually carry from 100 to 200lbs of weight.

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    I use 15 lb in my small utility trailer with a cartop box bolted to it. It has 8" wheels.
    Never had a problem with its tires when loaded with spyder clothing and stuff for 2 people.
    It also has torsion suspension for each wheel.
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    15 pounds works well for me. The previous owner of the trailer ran 20# and the tires wore more in the center, and I think it rides better at 15#.
    2020 RT Limited , Petrol Blue

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    I use 23/25 #s, per the trailer manufacture, not what the tire says. No problems over several years of towing.

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