Question about tires
I have been learning a lot about tongue weight and payload capacity lately, but I have not even looked into tire capacity and weight rating at all. I am going to need some help with this. So my truck ...
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CapriRacer wrote:MFL wrote:
The door sticker is for best ride, but for towing heavy, you need to air up to get full use of tire load capability. Like mentioned full pressure in rear, and try about 42 in the front. A bit of trial, to know what handles best, after all hooked up and towing.
Jerry
Nope! That's not right.
The inflation pressure on the sticker on the doorframe includes the max load (GAWR's) and unless specified otherwise, includes the towing limitations published by the vehicle manufacturer.
Lol...if you own a 1/2 ton truck, with 30 psi listed on the door sticker front/rear it will ride/handle fine empty. If you actually own a fair sized TT, try towing both ways, 30 psi, and then air up, like I suggested. Come back...tell us what you learned!!! :W
Jerry
