How to Determine Correct Tire Pressure for Trailer

Updated 07/08/2019 | Published 07/06/2019

Question:

I have a king cobra double axle enclosed trailer I just need to know the correct tire pressure to pull it

asked by: David

Expert Reply:

There isn't a guide available which details the tire pressure rating for tires on each year, make and model of trailer but it is very easy to find out the exact psi you need to inflate the tires on your King Cobra double axle enclosed trailer. All you need to do is look at your tires and they will have a psi rating directly on the sidewall. This is the rating at which you should fill your tires in order to get the best performance.

For example if you had the Westlake ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire # LHWL304 the sidewall would read that it had a max psi of 80, which is what you will inflate your tires to.

I have added links to help articles on trailer tires and towing which I highly recommend taking a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S