Tire Pressure?
I got new tires last year and am a bit embarrassed to admit that I relied on the tire shop to inflate them properly and haven't checked them since. Heading out on my first journey this weekend and...
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Ivylog wrote:
Round the 3900 up to 4000 and divide by two tires... 2000 lbs/tire single so 55 psi for up to 2110/tire.
Round 6300 to 6400 and divide by four tires... 1600 lbs/tire dual so 45 psi for up to 1850/tire.
Not sure why you can go with a lower minimum pressure when dual of 45 psi, but single the minimum is 55 psi. It would be worth the $10 to weigh your axles at a truck stop to make sure you are not over your axle weights.
I suspected that I needed to divide by the number of tires but wanted to be sure. Thanks!
I should have it weighed - I passed up an opportunity on the way to NASCAR this past weekend because I was in a hurry. I need to do it so I can get proper front springs.
