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Sydwayz 06-04-2009 10:48 PM


Originally Posted by rbtnt (Post 2881010)
I have been using a Infrared Thermometer for years. As Dock said, I look for consistency in the temp on each side. I also shoot the hubs on each wheel.

I think I paid $40 - $50 for my Raytek minitemp which is very small and fits in the door storage compartment.

I have used it for all sorts of things like checking for missing insulation in walls, air leaks arouind outlets.

Ditto that! Each time I stop I check all of the truck tires, all of the trailer tires, trailer hubs, trailer brakes, and sometimes even the truck exhaust temp in different places, transfer case, and rear axle pumpkin. Ties on the side of the sun when towing will run 5-10 degrees warmer. Other than that, you should see uniformity.

kenwm2118 06-05-2009 08:06 PM


Originally Posted by Catmando (Post 2880161)
You have a triple axle trailer under a 23' boat??

Sorry it's a 32ss:lolhit:

Catmando 06-05-2009 09:33 PM


Originally Posted by kenwm2118 (Post 2881736)
Sorry it's a 32ss:lolhit:

Well I had a trip under a 24 so I can't say too much lol.

ActiveFun 06-10-2009 11:16 AM

What is typical tire pressure for a dual axel 12,000lb trailer?

redcorvetteman3 06-10-2009 09:29 PM

The tire pressure is specific to the tire and marked on the tire not the number of axles.

32storm 06-13-2009 09:41 PM


Originally Posted by prostock85 (Post 2880921)
Ok, I give up, I can't seem to find replacement tires on any tire sites. What do I need to look for? I cant remember if they are 27, 29, 30, or 31. I checked all the sizes.... I think when I measured they were 29" with the boat/trailer load on them

These are 8 lug wheels on 6K axles

You are going to be limited on options on 16.5 tires. 16.5's were once the size used on 3/4 & 1 ton pick-ups. You can find these size LT tires at Pep Boys, Firestone, etc.

I bit the bullet and replaced mine with 16" rims.

DareDevil 06-13-2009 09:53 PM

The best tires for 16.5 inch rims are good year workhorse LT

thats what i have.

PARADOX 06-13-2009 10:19 PM

Just stay away from Carlisle tires. I flipped my boat, trailer and truck when a brand new rear tire blew. The tire had about 200 miles on it.

Biligemouth 09-14-2009 12:09 PM

I have had very poor luck with Carlise as well. Had one tire that had been mounted as a spare for 1.5 years. I had to use it and it got a side wall knot in less than 40 miles. I also had a year old one blow out Labor Day weekend. These were all 8 ply tires, tandom axle trailer w/ an 8000# boat.

I know this is an old thread, just wanted to spread the word on Carlise.

Sweet Nmocean 09-14-2009 01:47 PM

I have carlise as well no problems but I looked and they were made in china I am going to replace them in the spring.


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