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255/70r22.5 trailer tire pressures

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by BobO1176, Dec 29, 2023.

  1. Dec 29, 2023 #1
    BobO1176

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    Can’t get any life out of these trailer tires, what are others running them at for pressure?

    Speed is 105km/hr max. Loaded weight is usually 90% of legal axle group weights, and empty 50% of the time. Been buying the Chinese tires because I am replacing one a week, but maybe I should be buying the brand name tires at 3 times the cost. Super B trailers
     
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  3. Dec 29, 2023 #2
    NightWind

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    I run mine at the manufacturers minum rating around 100 psi. Don't run the weights probably that you are. Mine is 88,000 5 axles. I run name brand tires and keep everything aligned and balanced yes the trailer tires as well. Made a huge difference in the tire wear.
     
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  4. Dec 31, 2023 #3
    BigHossVolvo

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    Exactly this, also keeping the truck 5th wheel and bridge 5th wheel well lubed is a big part of it. The best bang for the buck tires I’ve seen, for Super B, Dump, Etc Etc have been Firestone or Hankook.
     
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  6. Dec 31, 2023 #5
    BobO1176

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    Thanks, been buying the cheap tires for ~300-400$ but may have to pay for the $900 name brand. Will get alignment at next CVIP. I did the bushings and shocks which helped a bit. Also higher pressure has seem to help as well (120psi). Running the crossfire dual tire equalization system. Maybe as simple as cheap tires being the problem.
     
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