TJ1935 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I have a 20’ Haulmark tandem axle enclosed 10,000# car trailer. It came with ST225/75 R15 8 ply rating tires with max load 2540# at 65 psi, speed rating 65 mph. I would like to upgrade the tires to Goodyear Endurance ST225/75 R15 10 ply at 80 psi, speed rating N, max load 2830#. My question is about the rims. On the back of the rim it is stamped 2600 lbs. This trailer loaded will never exceed 8000# (car & trailer) total so the weight rating of the rim is fine. Would the pressure difference between these two tires of 65 psi versus 80 psi make a difference on the rim provided I use the upgraded 100 psi steel valve stems? Do I really need to upgrade to 2800# rims or are these ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Your rims are fine Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 13 hours ago, Trulyvintage said: Your rims are fine Jim I agree, the rims are good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ1935 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 Just wanted to thank EdinMass and trulyvintage for your replies. I kind of thought 15 psi difference wouldn't be a problem. It's kind of nice to have reassurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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