Tire pressure - please confirm
Hi, I want to draw from your experience. My 2016 F150 tires are set at 39-42 lbs. They are filled with Nitrogen. The sticker on the door says 35 lbs. With the tires at approx. 40lbs, we find...
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My apologies... I forgot to include important info.
- P265-70-17 (not LT) Good Year Wrangler (OEM)
- I don't know the load rating. I'll have to check tonight
- I did not realize that the Max pressure indicated on the side wall is different from the one on the door sticker.
- My situation is the same: the pick-up is mainly used to tow TT
I was told by a tire specialist that if you top up a Nitrogen-filled tire with regular air, it completely depletes the characteristics of the nitrogen. Hence inflating/deflating on an as needed-basis might not be the solution. I will keep them inflated at 40psi. Unless you guys advise otherwise.
I appreciate your comments.
Marc
- P265-70-17 (not LT) Good Year Wrangler (OEM)
- I don't know the load rating. I'll have to check tonight
- I did not realize that the Max pressure indicated on the side wall is different from the one on the door sticker.
- My situation is the same: the pick-up is mainly used to tow TT
I was told by a tire specialist that if you top up a Nitrogen-filled tire with regular air, it completely depletes the characteristics of the nitrogen. Hence inflating/deflating on an as needed-basis might not be the solution. I will keep them inflated at 40psi. Unless you guys advise otherwise.
I appreciate your comments.
Marc
