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ranferg
Explorer
Jun 25, 2026

Tire Pressures

Hello

I have a 2017 Coachmen Mirada.  It weighs 18,340 lbs. fully loaded.  6040 in the front and 12300 in the rear.  I have read every forum out there as well as anything I can find on google or you tube, etc.  Still can't find a decent answer as to what pressures I should run or is recommended.  And when I go to the Hercules chart for pressures all it gives is the max pressure that's on the sidewall.  Sticker in the cab says to run 92 psi which I typically do but it seems to be kind of a harsh ride.   Just looking for a general opinion on this.  Thanks!  

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  • Maximum pressure delivers maximum weight capacity. 12 thousand pounds on the rear? Wowser.  Nine tons +

  • Use a load inflation table for your size tires. 19.5 rims are 70-80psi min due to the bead design.  And go up from there to min safe pressure for your load, cold. 
    Guess is if you’re at 90, can’t go much lower for 245s (likely your size). 

  •  the drivers door frame what tire pressure is recomended for that vehicle, if you are on the same load rating and size then that tag is what you should use.  if you changed up the tires load range and went to a different sized tire then you might have to email the tire maker and ask them for their load inflation charts.  pick the psi that is proper for the weights, and I always add 5lbs to that for a safty margin.  

    • ranferg's avatar
      ranferg
      Explorer

      Thanks!  A bit new to the class A motorhome thing so I think I'll stick with the sticker pressure and quit worrying/wondering about it.

      • Grit_dog's avatar
        Grit_dog
        Trailblazer

        Ya, realistically steel sprung utility chassis are not built for comfort and when you get in to med/heavy chassis vehicles, tires aren’t really in the comfort equation either.  
        Unless you were waaay over sized for tire capacity you’re best just sticking to the sticker or tire sidewall in general. Because you’re also likely close to your gvw rating.  
        vs say a heavy duty pickup what could be operating at significantly less than gvwr. 

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