liquidspaceman wrote:
BuckBarker wrote:
All the items you listed will help with handling but NONE will help to smooth out the ride. Like said, tire pressure vs. the load you are carrying is critical. Empty, my 2004 E450 rides terribly if aired to 80 psi. Once full of camping gear and items needed for several days, it rides much better.
Thank you for the info. I will definitely deflate the tires when I get home by 10 psi and see if that smooths things out. Or maybe I'll load up the fresh tank with water and add some junk to the back. I just picked it up and driving it home was an awakening.
Your best bet isn't to guess at lowering it by 10psi. Take your rig to get weighed and then look at the tire/load charts by the tire manufacturer. It'll tell you what your tires should be at for optimal performance.
