Concern with the stock tire speed rating?

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by Viajante

Carlisle website recommends that max speed when towing a trailer should be limited to 60mph.

Can't find that on the Carlisle website. In any case, it's designed to perform up to it's speed rating.

We try to keep it 65mph or under, even on interstates - not because the tires can't handle it, but for fuel economy.

[Doug & Betty]

I'm now confused on proper/best tire inflation pressure. At orientation we were told to inflate the tires to 50psi even though their stated max inflation is 65psi. I understand vehicles should be inflated to the door sticker pressure regardless of the tire stated max pressure but I don't find any such sticker on our 19. Max inflated tires will roll easier and generate a little less heat but will also ride harder and bounce more than lower pressure tires. Can anyone share their wisdom or help clarify this for me please?
Thanks, Doug

[thoer]

Doug - do you know if your tires are C or D load rated ones? It will be stamped on the tire.

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by Doug & Betty

... their stated max inflation is 65psi...

Originally Posted by thoer

Doug - do you know if your tires are C or D load rated ones? It will be stamped on the tire.

If these are ST tires in the stock size, and have a maximum inflation pressure of 65 psi, the Load Range will be "D".

Originally Posted by Doug & Betty

At orientation we were told to inflate the tires to 50psi even though their stated max inflation is 65psi.

The higher maximum inflation pressure of the Load Range D tire does not change the relationship of pressure to load capacity, or provide any reason for more inflation pressure. If 50 psi is right for an ST205/75R15 Load Range C tire on this trailer, and that tire was not overloaded, 50 psi will still be right for an ST205/75R15 Load Range D tire on this trailer.

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by Brian B-P

If 50 psi is right for an ST205/75R15 Load Range C tire on this trailer, and that tire was not overloaded, 50 psi will still be right for an ST205/75R15 Load Range D tire on this trailer.

That's right. We've run ours at 50 PSI since the day we took delivery.

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by rbryan4

That's right. We've run ours at 50 PSI since the day we took delivery.

What tire are they? Load range C or D?

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Brian B-P

If these are ST tires in the stock size, and have a maximum inflation pressure of 65 psi, the Load Range will be "D".


The higher maximum inflation pressure of the Load Range D tire does not change the relationship of pressure to load capacity, or provide any reason for more inflation pressure. If 50 psi is right for an ST205/75R15 Load Range C tire on this trailer, and that tire was not overloaded, 50 psi will still be right for an ST205/75R15 Load Range D tire on this trailer.

Brian I am still confused . If our tires say max 65 lbs shouldn't you put more air then 50 lbs in them ? Pat

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

What tire are they? Load range C or D?

They are Load Range D.

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by rbryan4

They are Load Range D.

Thanks. That's what I'm now running at 60-62 PSI.

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

Thanks. That's what I'm now running at 60-62 PSI.

You'll get a little more bounce, but 60 PSI is within the max.

[NW Cat Owner]

Originally Posted by KarenH

No concern whatsoever here if people are cussing at me. That's what the passing lanes are for in my opinion.

I don't feel comfortable driving at more than 60-65mph pulling the trailer, regardless of what else the traffic is doing or if the speed limit is higher. I figure many of those idiots going way faster (and towing) are just organ donors on wheels. Unfortunately it might not be them that become organ donors, but others that are involved in their accidents.

It was nice when I was towing in CA. All of the signage on the interstate said speed limit of 65 and then there was further signage for vehicles with 3 or more axles, including those towing. Speed limit was 55. Yay! I was legally entitled to go slower.

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

Thanks. That's what I'm now running at 60-62 PSI.

Glenn
I’m running 62 psi on my 21 tires which are 65 lbs max also. I usually run 62 mph or so once in a while a little faster . From what I can tell I am loaded in the midrange of 21 weights at around 3800 to 4000 lbs. Even loading and regular pressure checks and on the tandem axle, rotation, have allowed excellent tire wear and performance for me. Growing up some kids had dads who had a pocket protector in their shirt pocket, to protect from pen leakage. My dad wore pockets out in his shirts from where the Schrader tire pressure tester snapped in and out over the hem. My mom darned in a patch to extend the life. Someday I’m gonna write a book “ Son of a Standard Oil Man”.
Have a great day
Iowa “Super Permalube” Dave

[rotateclockwise]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

Growing up some kids had dads who had a pocket protector in their shirt pocket, to protect from pen leakage. My dad wore pockets out in his shirts from where the Schrader tire pressure tester snapped in and out over the hem. My mom darned in a patch to extend the life. Someday I’m gonna write a book “ Son of a Standard Oil Man”.

Sounds like he was a dedicated individual.

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

My dad wore pockets out in his shirts from where the Schrader tire pressure tester snapped in and out over the hem.
Iowa “Super Permalube” Dave

Like this? Inherited this one from father-in-law.

[Kare]

What brand of tires is ETI putting on the 21TA for 2018? Have been watching thread since Monday and have not seen it. Did I miss seeing it?

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by Kare

What brand of tires is ETI putting on the 21TA for 2018? Have been watching thread since Monday and have not seen it. Did I miss seeing it?

I'm pretty sure they are still using Carlisles, and that whoever the OP spoke to at Escape was mistaken. Going by the "It's Friday" thread photos, here's one of a completed 5.0TA (October) belonging to Gary from Haslet TX. The spare is clearly a Carlisle Radial Trail.

[escape artist]

Originally Posted by Kare

What brand of tires is ETI putting on the 21TA for 2018? Have been watching thread since Monday and have not seen it. Did I miss seeing it?

Hi: Kare... What an absolute kerfuffle!!! I'm 100% sure that Reace would never use an unfit tire for towing his products. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by rbryan4

I'm pretty sure they are still using Carlisles, and that whoever the OP spoke to, they were mistaken. Going by the "It's Friday" thread photos, here's one of a completed 5.0TA (October) belonging to Gary from Haslet TX. The spare is clearly a Carlisle Radial Trail.

I think that Escape went to Carlyle’s as early as the Fall of 13 when the 21s came out because our previous owner AZJack paid for the changeover to Marathons when he ordered one of the first twenty ones built.

Yes Glenn that’s the pencil type tire tester all the service station guys had then. Customers would occasionally have my Dad order one for them from one of our suppliers. Saved them a trip to the store, got the jobber discount, cemented friendships.
Iowa Dave

[padlin]

Originally Posted by NW Cat Owner

I don't feel comfortable driving at more than 60-65mph pulling the trailer, regardless of what else the traffic is doing or if the speed limit is higher.

That's what I always did, till I encountered some of the 75 and 80 mph highways. I'm not comfortable driving too slow either.

[Kare]

Was not questioning Reace using unfit tires. Was just wondering what tire was being used and if it is C or D rating.