Adam F Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 What PSI should i set my trailer tyres at? Rollercoaster 1 Trailer, single axle. Boat - 16.6', approx weight - 1100kg. Thanks Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Removed Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Hi Adam I have looked in my Book with my trailer and it has a whole list depending on your tyre size. ie : 145x13 is 35 psi 165x13 36 165x13c 64 175x13 36 and there is more , i would guess they may be 165 tyres. If its not any of these let me know your tyre size. Hope its a help and good luck with that excellant choice of boat, good man......... mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Adam, I have exactly the same quandry. My tyres are marked 5.00 - 10C on the wall and they state max load of 910 KG at 50 PSI. I have put 45 PSI in them to be sure ... Probably too high but better than too low I guess. Anyone know what PSI I should be using - Orkney 520 on a snipe trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 I'm no expert but I would run your outfit at about 40/45 psi. Lower on a long trip due to heat build up increasing the pressure anyway. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 So 45 PSI not too far off then - the tyre states max load @ 50 PSI - cold. At least I can always release some if the ride is too bumpy. I think I am correct in assuming that over inflated is safer than under inflated. All I need now is a spare wheel...., don't we Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Ambrose trailers - best place to try. Bargates - Xchurch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Aint got a clue what PSI mine are at the moment. Could do with a little ait methinks, but havent got a pump, and dont know if BW will fit into the garage - (more like I dont know if I could tow ther in there!) Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Adam, She will fit in the garage no problem. That is how I fill mine with petrol, Drive into garage and then fill her up. Just remember to lower the aerial , but even then you will probably get away with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Hi Adam Can I sugget you check the maximum pressure on the tyre wall I have 165 x 13 tyres with maximum rating of 50psi I am using 40 psi and found it gives a better ride than the suggetsed 36psi Remember the extra weight of all that fishing gear, anchor, leads, petrol etc. etc. It does not take long to add loads of weight. Regards Codfather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Running at a lower psi will damage the types and makes the trailer goes side to side. On the other hand, over inflating types will give a bumpy/firm/choppy ride, and not actually dangerous (unless you really over inflat it). It's better in over inflat than under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Adam, She will fit in the garage no problem. That is how I fill mine with petrol, Drive into garage and then fill her up. Just remember to lower the aerial , but even then you will probably get away with it. Erm, but don't go in with your uptide rod in the rod holder ! It's just a bit too high and you look a total prune! Been there done that!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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