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dotcommer
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Aug 13, 2018

Tire Pressure Questions on my Michelin XRV 255/80R22.5

I was wondering the proper way to calculate proper tire inflation based on the manufacturer's ratings. I currently have the Michelin XRV 255/80R22.5 ------------- BELOW IS THE MANUFACTURERS SPE...
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Sam_Spade
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Aug 13, 2018
mccsix wrote:

I always put lower press on the rears because there are 4 tires carrying the load vs 2 front.


You didn't think it through far enough.

Sometimes the rear duals are located such that they carry twice the weight (or more) than the fronts do.

Your assumption might be right.....but it might not too.

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