Tire pressure

Started by John Leyland, September 30, 2016, 12:21:22 AM

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John Leyland

My boat is going across the country shortly for Bermuda and was wondering what the optimal tire pressure is on the trailer?

Thanks,
John
Viper 191 - "Moistened Bint"
Vancouver, BC

Steve Chapman

The tires on my trailer have a max pressure rating of 65 psi and I usually run them at 45 psi. Tire not too deformed, but not too hard which makes the trailer bounce a bit.

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Steve Chapman
Oshunmare - Viper #288
Chair International Viper 640 Class Association
Ottawa - Great Lakes Region

Garrett Johns

Tire pressure?? John you told me you guys were just going to sail her to Bermuda :) Pack a couple extra power bars
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John Leyland

Quote from: Garrett Johns on September 30, 2016, 10:57:47 AM
Tire pressure?? John you told me you guys were just going to sail her to Bermuda :) Pack a couple extra power bars

Thanks Steve, I've noticed that the trailer does bounce at the higher pressure.  See you in Bermuda.
Cheers,
John
Viper 191 - "Moistened Bint"
Vancouver, BC

John Leyland

Quote from: Garrett Johns on September 30, 2016, 10:57:47 AM
Tire pressure?? John you told me you guys were just going to sail her to Bermuda :) Pack a couple extra power bars

Oops, I meant bumper pressure for the Panama Canal :-)
Viper 191 - "Moistened Bint"
Vancouver, BC