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06-04-2009 | 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rbtnt

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.

06-05-2009 | 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Catmando

You have a triple axle trailer under a 23' boat??

Sorry it's a 32ss

06-05-2009 | 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kenwm2118

Sorry it's a 32ss

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

06-10-2009 | 11:16 AM

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

06-10-2009 | 09:29 PM

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

06-13-2009 | 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by prostock85

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.

06-13-2009 | 09:53 PM

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

thats what i have.

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06-13-2009 | 10:19 PM

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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.

09-14-2009 | 12:09 PM

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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.