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Originally Posted by 4536
Thanks for the caution. I have read some of the info on 8" wheels on trailer forums and the experience varies a great deal. I would prefer larger wheels but do not have time to acquire them for this trip. I will however follow your precautions. What sort of hub temperatures are normal on a hot day?
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The gauge is your hand. Too hot to hold is a problem.
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Originally Posted by Whoops
If you are going to use the 8" wheels, then you would be wise to fill them to the highest possible inflation amount, they will handle. You want to get the pressure high enough that the sidewalls won't flex, which in turn causes the tires not to build up as much heat, internally, which in turn leads to a lot fewer problems with blown out tires.
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Agreed. Check the side wall not only for max PSI but load rating. I have a set of 8" wheels I only use to squeeze a 16' Scamp under my 7' garage header. I think they are stamped 500# each.
Cheers
KB