Can the PSI Rating of the Dexstar Rim # AM20440 be Exceeded Safely

Published 11/26/2014

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Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 15" x 5" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Black Powder Coat

(3157)

$57.06

Americana Metal, Bolt-In Valve Stem - 1-1/4" Long

(621)

$21.95

Question:

I just purchased these from you. It states weight max at 50psi I ordered 8 ply tires with max psi of 65 will this still work.

asked by: Kevin

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Dexstar Rim # AM20440 has a surprisingly low psi rating when compared to most trailer rims. Even though you would most likely be fine to inflate your tires to the 65 psi rating they call for I cannot safely recommend this.

But I will say that if you do decide to exceed the psi rating for the wheel make sure you have valve stems that are capable of the higher capacity like the # AM20906 as typically the psi capacity for a wheel is limited by the valve stem.

expert reply by: Jameson C