General rule for tire pressure?

Cummins12V98 wrote:

coolbreeze01 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
I will try to be polite here. Anyone that runs MAX inflation on their tires just because the tires say Max inflation are not properly informed. At least run what the vehicle states to run. If you run 80psi on a unloaded pickup you are greatly reducing the stopping ability of the tires and causing the center of the tires to wear out prematurely.. There are weigh stations along every freeway stop and ask them to weigh each axle then use the charts to determine proper inflation for your tires.

Or just blindly run MAX inflation if you want.

Thank-you, thank-you very much......Max inflation has worked for me on several trailers, for over 40 years.

I was NOT talking trailers "If you run 80psi on a unloaded pickup".

If you are running ST's run max for sure but LT trailer tires can be inflated per weight and inflation chart.

Your choice of course.

wandering1 wrote:
Inflate each tire to the manufacturers maximum as listed on the tire sidewall. NOT the trailer or truck door sticker. Follow the tire manufacturers instructions for tires. Real simple.

Once again You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink! :S

My 5er LT's are rated 3,084# ea., I carry 9,000# to 9,500# on the 5er axles, so they are run at 70 psi. Still a little high.

So once again class, the tire on the right is an example of a "E" rated tire without a load in the TV inflated to MAX 80 psi. If you carry less than 3,000 on your rear axle, you are only at HALF MAX pressure. You can run between 40 psi and 50 psi, and get great wear, and traction.



To those of you that complain about needing extra weight in the bed for winter, try running 40 psi in winter, you will be pleasantly surprised!