The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Trailer tyre pressures https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:55:09 +0000 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 21:38:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=92154 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Trailer tyre pressures : I find its a compromise between...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1319067&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1319067 Author: Moki Marko
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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 9:38pm

I find its a compromise between - high tyre pressure, say 50psi, which seems to be good for the tyres and a slightly lower pressure, still around 40, which seems to be easier on the trailer, wheel bearings etc. especailly on long corrugated shingle roads.
]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2013 21:38:02 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1319067&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1319067 <![CDATA[Trailer tyre pressures : Thanks Gazrae, tire wall says...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1318807&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1318807 Author: Smelly Buoy
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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 9:47am

Thanks Gazrae, tire wall says 670kg at 450kPa/65psi.
I was uncertain about the tinny boat weight with 100hp 4 stroke Yammy, but given it is a single axle set-up, I figured less than 1000kg.
]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2013 09:47:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1318807&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1318807 <![CDATA[Trailer tyre pressures : The recommended max tyre pressure...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1318673&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1318673 Author: GAZRAE
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Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 8:37pm

The recommended max tyre pressure on the sidewall of a tyre is for the max load weight for that tyre which is also stamped on the sidewall. eg 65psi at 850kg. So two tyres on your trailer would have a combined load capacity of 1700kg. Hope that helps, Cheers.Emoticons]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2013 20:37:13 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1318673&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1318673 <![CDATA[Trailer tyre pressures : Thanks guys, 50-55 sounds like...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1318630&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1318630 Author: Smelly Buoy
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Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 7:25pm

Thanks guys, 50-55 sounds like the go. Agree about not maxing out the pressure to compensate for possible heat induced pressure increases. ]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2013 19:25:44 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1318630&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1318630 <![CDATA[Trailer tyre pressures : I Have light commercial tyres...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1318615&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1318615 Author: maccasparks
Subject: 92154
Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 6:48pm

I Have light commercial tyres on my Nissan Van and have run them at 50psi for 5 years - its mint. You can really tell if the are getting down.]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2013 18:48:11 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1318615&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1318615 <![CDATA[Trailer tyre pressures : Mate, I&#039;ve been in the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1318605&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1318605 Author: GAZRAE
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Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 6:35pm

Mate, I've been in the tyre industry for about 15yrs and would recommend running 50psi in your tyres. That's what I run on my boat trailer, Which is a 550 Buccaneer.  Too little pressure causes the tyre to overheat which can cause the tyre to blowout. Cheers.
]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2013 18:35:42 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1318605&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1318605 <![CDATA[Trailer tyre pressures : enough pressure to stop the tire...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1318595&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1318595 Author: Big -Dave
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Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 6:21pm

enough pressure to stop the tire bulging too much at the bottom, but not so much that there is no bulge.
I would think 30 -35 psi would be ample, depends on the tyre width too, wider the tire, the more weight it will carry at the same pressure.

]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2013 18:21:42 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1318595&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1318595 <![CDATA[Trailer tyre pressures : I run 55psi in mine. 6.0 metre...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1317684&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1317684 Author: Wide Load
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Posted: 01 Jul 2013 at 4:01pm

I run 55psi in mine. 6.0 metre  ali boat on single axle.]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:01:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1317684&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1317684 <![CDATA[Trailer tyre pressures : I was running mine at 60psi, but...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1317628&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1317628 Author: Finatic
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Posted: 01 Jul 2013 at 12:59pm

I was running mine at 60psi, but now that gassies seem to be replacing their units with inflators that only go up to 50psi it's a bit of a prick ain't it.< id="adlesse_unifier_magic_element_id" style="display:none;">]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2013 12:59:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1317628&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1317628 <![CDATA[Trailer tyre pressures : I have light truck tires on my...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1317625&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1317625 Author: Olfart
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Posted: 01 Jul 2013 at 12:50pm

I have light truck tires on my trailer which carries a 5.1 meter glass boat, with a 90hp Yamaha on the back.  I normally run around 40 PSI in the tires which seems to be about right for the towing I do.  I have always believed that for longer distance towing you need to be aware that tire pressures will rise a bit as the tires heat up, so running them at the max inflation as specified on the tires is not necessarily a good thing...]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2013 12:50:14 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92154&PID=1317625&title=trailer-tyre-pressures#1317625