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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I see a lot of discussion about adjusting tire pressure according to load or to get a softer ride. I've always been a "run 'em at max sidewall pressure" kind of guy. My buddy manages the tire program for a large heavy duty truck leasing company. I asked him about tire pressure and his advice is run 'em at max sidewall pressure, especially under load. Low tire pressure = excessive sidewall flex = excessive tire temp = big chunks of rubber along the road.
P.S. Have you ever been alongside a semi-truck when a tire exploded? It's especially thrilling on a motorcycle at 70 MPH when the air is suddenly filled with big chunks of rubber!
P.S. Have you ever been alongside a semi-truck when a tire exploded? It's especially thrilling on a motorcycle at 70 MPH when the air is suddenly filled with big chunks of rubber!
