Tire pressure and bearing grease questions...
Howdy folks!
As the title says, I've got questions about the tire pressure and wheel bearing grease on my trailer.
I have a double axle trailer I bought in 2023. I use it to tow 2-3 times a year. So far, it's done about 4000 miles. I'm about to add 2000 miles this coming week.
Grease
I remembered I've never actually checked bearing grease. Just popped the caps off and this is how they look.
I'm unsure who makes the axles but the wheels are Dexstars if that matters.
Question 1: Do these bearings have enough grease? Or do I need to add?
Question 2: Since I have no idea what grease was used from the factory, can I use any grease? I have a tube of Mobil XHP 222. Is that appropriate? Or do I need to grab a tube of the red stuff?
Trailer Tires
The trailer has a GVWR of 7000lbs.
The tires are ST205/75R15C with a cold max psi of 50.
From the dealer lot, these tires were at 32psi, and that's where they've lived since then. Should I be increasing the pressure?
The trailer weighs about 2000lbs and I have about 2500lbs of cargo. The tires appear to be wearing evenly, but I just want to know if I should be increasing the pressure or not.
Towing Tires
The tow vehicle is a 2008 Toyota Sequoia, with the factory size 275/55R20 XL tires, with a cold max psi of 50. I adhere to the door sticker for tire pressure when I'm not towing, which is 30F/33R.
But I'm wondering if I should be increasing the rear tire pressure when towing.
I noticed the tire tread was beginning to chevron after the last tow trip and I don't know if that's because the tires were under inflated or not.