Is the PSI really 65 for the Escape 19 tires?

[dblagsvedt]

Having just got my trailer last weekend, I have not found in my literature where ETI gives you the PSI for the Escape 19. I see on the tire that a 65PSI is suggested but that seems high. What is the standard for the tires? Thanks

[kathytony1985]

The sticker on the outside side of our 21 says 50psi. Did you check the sticker?

[Ron in BC]

I've always run both my 19 and 21 with 50 psi or a little less.

65 would help scatter the interior contents all over.

Ron

[Iowa Dave]

You can find a load capacity ration for your tires for varying pressures. Since you have your trailer riding on four tires pressure can be much lower than 65 psi. Too low and they will run hot and not wear correctly. Too high and they are too hard and as noted ride rough and scatter your contents. I usually run about 58 on our 21. Haven’t had damage, open cupboards etc in about 40,000 miles. And they wear nice. Your preference will come with some experience. When I stop for fuel I walk around the trailer and put my hand on the tire to check the heat. They will gain a few lbs when hot and cool off by morning when I check them and start another day. YMMV
Iowa Dave

[Rossue]

Originally Posted by dblagsvedt

Having just got my trailer last weekend, I have not found in my literature where ETI gives you the PSI for the Escape 19. I see on the tire that a 65PSI is suggested but that seems high. What is the standard for the tires? Thanks

This has been discussed before: the tire pressure shown on the sidewall is the MAX pressure and that is dependent on the weight of the trailer. For the weight of your trailer 50 lbs. is all you need.
https://www.goodyearrvtires.com/pdfs/rv_inflation.pdf

[EscapeBoulder]

And pay attention to the pressure when you purchase new tires for your trailer. I purchased replacement trailer tires at Costco (in Colorado) and the tire shop manager who was doing the exchange said it's Costco's policy to air tires up to their max. So, he'd air up each tire to 65 lbs as it was put on, and I'd immediately reduce the pressure to the Escape recommended 50 lbs. Second, third, fourth tire we'd each do the same. And we just kind of smiled and laughed about it.

[kathytony1985]

Originally Posted by EscapeBoulder

And pay attention to the pressure when you purchase new tires for your trailer. I purchased replacement trailer tires at Costco (in Colorado) and the tire shop manager who was doing the exchange said it's Costco's policy to air tires up to their max. So, he'd air up each tire to 65 lbs as it was put on, and I'd immediately reduce the pressure to the Escape recommended 50 lbs. Second, third, fourth tire we'd each do the same. And we just kind of smiled and laughed about it.

Did you take the wheels off your trailer at home and take them in to Costco, or did you take the trailer in to Costco? Did you unhitch? What is the procedure? Thanks. :-)

[EscapeBoulder]

Costco doesn't inventory trailer tires so they had to order them to get them in. And since the trailer wouldn't fit in their tire change bays, we arranged for me to stop by before the tire shop was officially opened. And the very nice Costco tire shop manager handled installing the new tires.

The whole process took a couple of weeks. But that was fine with me.

No. I didn't even unhitch.

Here's a picture of the trailer outside of Costco.

[kathytony1985]

That is awesome. We will have to stop in and talk with our tire center manager. Perhaps he will be as accommodating as yours was. Thank you!

[alanmalk]

Originally Posted by dblagsvedt

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What is the standard for the tires? Thanks

I don't believe there is such thing as a "standard" pressure for tires.

There is a MINimum to support the trailer, which you can find in the Goodyear recommendations.

There is a MAXimum which is on the tire sidewall and usually lists the corresponding weight load it can carry.

And there is a middle ground that blends the carrying capacity (think worst case with one tire punctured at highway speeds). The blend should give you the most comfortable ride, best tire wear, protection against road hazards and peace of mind.

Many folks run the 50 psi as labeled on our Escape trailers. Others have experimented with going higher or lower. I found 47 psi to be a nice compromise. (Cold pressure, measured in the morning before the sun hits the tires.)

I also walk around my rig at fuel stops and feel each tire. Usually the rear tires of my truck are the hottest, which is why, prior to a trip, I air them up about 6 psi higher than the recommended pressure on the door sticker. Note that this is still less than the MAX on the tire sidewall.

[7Gentex]

Originally Posted by EscapeBoulder

Here's a picture of the trailer outside of Costco.

Not sure I would suggest using those locations for jacks and stands.................

[cpaharley2008]

Since I have a hard time reading the print on my tires, I keep everything 50 psi all around, truck and trailer.

[bborzell]

I recall seeing several posts promoting >60 lbs pressure in Escape tires. Have always wondered if any of the bent axle events had tires running that hard.

[Iowa Dave]

Different Strokes. I have always been attentive to tires since I started airing them up an fixing flats in the bicycle days. From experience, I feel that I have an appreciation of performance for my own situation and vehicle. On the Highlander I run 40.5 psi fronts and 42 rear. People give me a little grief about it. They laugh and tell me I’m not that good. I am and I don’t care. Everything has a recipe, many results are acceptable. Personal preferences satisfy particular people.
Iowa Dave

[Rossue]

Am a regular Costco shopper, yet I never buy tires from them. The process is too much of an ordeal- especially for trailer tires. They only have one brand too: Greenball and they don't get the best reviews either. Love that Michelin ad: "Because so much is riding on your tires".

The Goodyear Endurance tires are made in USA are a premium tire with great reviews and they might cost 20-25% more.

[Iowa Dave]

The price of things:
Quality is Economy
Tire factory workers kids need shoes too.
Now more than ever, buy American when possible.
Iowa Dave

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

Now more than ever, buy American when possible.
Iowa Dave

The problem with that approach is that people in other countries won't be able to buy American if they have no money.

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

Now more than ever, buy American when possible.

When someone says "America" they usually mean the United States of America. Of course for many members of this forum the more general version of "buy only products of your own country" means "don't buy anything from the USA", since they're not in the USA. It's also a strange position for someone in a forum for a product not built in their own country. Perhaps the intention was "buy from within your economic cooperation zone", so "America" would mean North America (including Mexico)?

[Iowa Dave]

Sorry Brian I should have said North America. I sleep under a Hudson Bay Blanket and have a couple nice Mexican Holsters in addition to the Escape and a Grohmann hunting knife.
I do prefer USA made tools, tires. And horrors. Whisky.
Iowa Dave

[RangerMan]

Originally Posted by Brian B-P

When someone says "America" they usually mean the United States of America. Of course for many members of this forum the more general version of "buy only products of your own country" means "don't buy anything from the USA", since they're not in the USA. It's also a strange position for someone in a forum for a product not built in their own country. Perhaps the intention was "buy from within your economic cooperation zone", so "America" would mean North America (including Mexico)?

Couldn't agree more! I didn't have to read this post twice to figure out what you were talking about.