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Old 06-15-2021 | 01:12 PM
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My trailer tires say max cold 80psi they are Firestone Transforce, in this heat pulling should we back them down a bit ? thoughts

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Old 06-15-2021 | 02:45 PM
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Keep them at max. The lower the pressure the more they heat up.
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Old 06-15-2021 | 02:50 PM
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Yep. Inflate them to max tire pressure when cold.
I also recommend:

https://www.tireminder.com/
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Old 06-15-2021 | 03:22 PM
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I set my tire pressure 2-4 PSI below Max. All according to the ambient temperature out side.. I have the same tires

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Old 06-15-2021 | 03:26 PM
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OK now Im more confused ..............it will be in the 90's trailering to LOTO tomorrow
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Old 06-15-2021 | 03:49 PM
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Set the psi at the temperature you will be running in. 90* day, set to 80. 50* day, set to 80*.
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Old 06-15-2021 | 04:39 PM
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I always run about 5 psi less (checking cold) than max recommended...in other words, my tires say 60 psi max so I put 55 psi in them before starting a trip.
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Old 06-15-2021 | 05:11 PM
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I put in 75psi instead of 80 when it`s going to be hot as balls


btw the automatic tire inflator sydewayze recommended is the $hit!
deflated and inflated automatically .
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Old 06-15-2021 | 05:19 PM
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same here... 4-5 psi less than max, and constantly laser check tire temp when stopping,,, and they never go higher than 110-115... bearing around 125-130
never had a problem !
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Old 06-15-2021 | 05:46 PM
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Cold pressure means they haven’t been run or heated up. Has nothing to do with ambient temperature. I E in the drive way or shop fixing to head out. Havnt been used.
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