So there is not really a max pressure threshold per tire stated somewhere on the sidewall? Of course, there must be a max pressure above which the tire will rapture but it should be well above the rim maximum pressure...am I correct?
In other words, is over inflating tires as long as it is below the rim max pressure threshold not a risky thing to do?
This trailer tire wear pattern...
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Now, Michelin’s website has “load and inflation tables” where you can find the best psi for your tires based on the operation of the tire (single or dual) and the load the tire will be holding. There are different tables for different tire sizes and models. You know you are looking at the correct table for your tires if it matches in size, model, and max load/pressure on sidewall (images below).
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Michelin isn’t very clear on if tires have max air pressures. It just seems to be implied that if you put 11,960 pounds on two steer tires (image below), you want to have the tires at 105 psi (no more or less). Additionally, we know there is such a thing as over-inflation tire wear, so there must be a psi (based on load weight) that if exceeded causes irregular tire wear. One way to know if you are over-inflating it is if the very center of the tire tread depth is less than the lines next to it.Attached Files:
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That will not help the OP with his "damaged" tires.
So if he wants to concider that personal................so be it.
As to the merits off my viewpoint..............stated that in one off me replies above.
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It’s also worth mentioning what “cold state” means as we are all assuming we know what that means. When tire manufacturers say to inflate tires when cold, they mean typically after the tires have not been driven for several hours and in the morning before sunrise. Factors that affect tire psi are: ambient temperature, sunlight, and tire-road friction. So, if you are inflating your tires at 120 in the middle of the day, that may just be about 113 cold state.
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