What is proper tire pressure: see label

Ramrod

Is 50 psi recommended tire pressure?

Verna

It depends on ehether you have original or replacement tires. 

I always go by what is on the tires. 

Nomad

My originals say 50 but wasn't there a discussion where most were using 45 as the T@B rode better, less bounce?

Ramrod

I have original brand new Ranier ST tires

RZRBUG

The only reason I'd run 50 psi would be if the trailer were loaded to the max.  My tires say 50, but I run 45.  Under inflated will run hot and wear unevenly; over inflated will bounce and wear unevenly.  My advice would be to consider your load and keep an eye on your wear pattern and adjust the pressure accordingly.  There have been several discussions here on the forum about the subject.  You might find some good information by going to the search function top right and searching for tire pressure.

EDIT:  BTW, that 50 psi label on the sidewall says "maximum."  To me, "maximum" means just that.  I do not read it as "recommendation."

Cyclonic

50 PSI is what is on my tires, though they are not original.  Check your sidewalls to be sure.  On the T@Bpole I usually run at 45 PSI, it seems to ride better.

jkjenn

I also run at 45-47 PSI. I have the Outback tires (General A/T Grabbers2) and they indicate 50 PSI. I would not run any lower and it is a good idea to check when traveling longer distances.

blueystar

down under I run at 32 psi car and t@b

Ratkity

My 2009 Reverse TD had a 50 psi max and the sticker on the side recommended 35 lbs. It bounced horribly over 43 lbs, but saw cupping wear at 35, so ran at 40. I read the same rating on the side of my pickup truck tires. Max psi 50, but recommended tire pressure is 35. I'm checking all the paperwork that came with the T@B to see if it says the same thing somewhere. It's not on the outside sticker - just max axel and tire loads.  I know there was 35 lbs of pressure in the tires that the dealer filled and checked before I left the lot (I watched him do it). 

Cyclonic

blueystar said:

down under I run at 32 psi car and t@b

If you have a Dutchman or European T@B I think they actually use a standard car tire, not sure of the size.  That is probably why they run at 32 PSI.

leenscottfl

My T@B manual says that while the sticker may say to go with a higher pressure the factory recommends 35 psi.

RZRBUG

leenscottfl said:

My T@B manual says that while the sticker may say to go with a higher pressure the factory recommends 35 psi.

I ran my 2013 T@B at 35 psi when I first got it.  After about 5,000 miles, I noticed a pronounced uneven wear on my tires.  I wouldn't say yours would do the same because everyone's experience seems to differ.  My original tires were not radials, and I don't know if they've started equipping with radials from the factory.  When I bought new tires, I replaced with radials and inflated to 45 psi.  I now have 11,000 miles on those radials and have not noticed any unusual wear.  I'm just suggesting that whatever pressure you use to keep an eye on the wear pattern and the way the trailer tows.

jkjenn

RZRBUG said:

leenscottfl said:

My T@B manual says that while the sticker may say to go with a higher pressure the factory recommends 35 psi.

I ran my 2013 T@B at 35 psi when I first got it.  After about 5,000 miles, I noticed a pronounced uneven wear on my tires.  I wouldn't say yours would do the same because everyone's experience seems to differ.  My original tires were not radials, and I don't know if they've started equipping with radials from the factory.  When I bought new tires, I replaced with radials and inflated to 45 psi.  I now have 11,000 miles on those radials and have not noticed any unusual wear.  I'm just suggesting that whatever pressure you use to keep an eye on the wear pattern and the way the trailer tows.

Uneven wear could also be poorly balanced tires.

tabasco

Tabasco is a 2005 model, checked out at 1650 lb when loaded. Dutchmen models came with 16 inch alloys and car radials.
Size 205-55-16. the original owners manual suggests 44 psi , but like some others have said, thats a lot of bounce so have been running
ours at 38 lb unless I know we will be on the freeways at high speed when we will run at 40 lb. We have been doing this for 4 years since fitting new
tires and the wear patten is entirely normal after10,000 miles. I think the L.G. Tabs are a bit heavier and have a different tire size so my comments
will only be relevant to the early dutchmen models.
      T@Basco + Forester = great camping!          Jen&Bern.

RZRBUG

jkjenn said:

Uneven wear could also be poorly balanced tires.

True.  Can also be caused by warped axle.  

irvingj

2004 Dutchmen T@B, steel wheels. Can't say that I've noticed any issues with bouncing or wear running at the recommended 44PSI.