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#1 campito

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Posted 18 April 2021 - 03:54 PM

I have E rated tires.  I run 50/55 psi with camper on for highway miles.  Should I lower pressure with camper off?

 

My only experience with E tires is with camper on, so don't know if I should continue with high pressures.

 

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#2 CougarCouple

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Posted 18 April 2021 - 04:25 PM

Hope this helps. It should give you some info on finding the answers to your question.

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https://www.souzasti...01/Air-Pressure


Sorry forgot link.

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#3 fuzzymarindave

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Posted 18 April 2021 - 05:29 PM

The tire load limit will decrease as pressure is reduced.  Your tire manufacturer probably can provide tables and if you know your axle weights (loaded and unloaded) then you can reduce pressure accordingly.   Here is a sample link for Toyo tires.

 

https://www.toyotire...nflation-tables


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Posted 19 April 2021 - 01:38 PM

Would improve your ride


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#5 Casa Escarlata Robles Too

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Posted 19 April 2021 - 06:20 PM

IMO you need to lower the tire pressure without a load or

the tires will wear in the middle of the tread and not the whole tread.

Same for under inflation the tires will wear on the side of the tread more.

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#6 rubberlegs

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Posted 20 April 2021 - 05:18 AM

Also braking might be better with proper inflation for the rear axle. On our setup, all the camper load is on the rear axle.
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