Do Loaded Trailer Tires have Increase In Tire Pressure Compared to When Unloaded
Published 08/31/2016
Question:
Is the tire pressure supposed to measure with NO weight on the tire or under load? With 18,000# sitting on the tires there has to be a difference. Thanks
asked by: Rick
Expert Reply:
If the weight on a tire is heavy enough that the tire deforms then the pressure would increase with added weight. Under normal circumstances the pressure in a tire remains the same regardless if there is a load on them or not.
Since the volume of the tire does not change when under a load (only the shape) the pressure does not increase. In an extreme situation you may see an increase of around 1 psi.
So you will want to inflate the tires to their max psi rating when cold and you will be good to go.
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Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range F
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range F
- 235/85-16
- 16 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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