QuestionI have 16' Lamar dump bed trailer. I can't find and placard. It has 10.00lb tandem axles. It came with 7.50/16' nylon tires, 10ply. Although I realize much depends on the load I am carrying so let's say I carry 4 tons. I am running 65psi but I am insecure about that pressure. Any place I can find a table of pressures or am I ok with what I am putting in the tires?
AnswerAlbert,
Let's assume that the 2 10,000# axles are needed as well as 4 tires, whose load carrying capacity is also 20,000 # (5,000 # each)
A 7.50-16 Load Range E has a load carrying capacity of 2755# at 80 psi. So 4 tires would carry 11,020# as singles.
This doesn't quite add up. Is it possible that the tires are dualled and there are 8 of them? That would mean the tire could handle as much as 2470# at 80 psi or the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) would be 21,920# (limited by the tires), but since the axles are 10,000 # axles, then the GVW would be 20,000.
Unfortunately, these tables aren't generally published on the internet, particularly for this size - you have to buy the book at about $60.00. But if you have any more questions I'd be happy to answer them.