Chevy Silverado 2500HD ride question
I just picked up a used 2013 3/4ton (previous TV was a 1/2 ton yukon xl denali). This is my first 3/4 ton truck and I fully expected a stiffer ride with this set up vs that of a 1/2 ton truck however...
Forum Discussion
Most 250/2500 trucks can weigh in the 2800-3200 lb range on the rear tires. Thats only 1400-1600 lbs of weight per tire so yeah nothing wrong with 45 psi in my 2500 Ram/Cummins and LT265/70-17 load E tire when not carrying a load.
The Cummins is heavy so 65 psi works best in the front for my particular truck.
Now on the wifes '16 chevy 1500 4x4 crew cab with P255/70-17" I've found 32-35 psi in the rear gives a better ride plus the tire sits flatter across the tread.
And around 38 psi in the front works best. Now if I'm pulling my 10k car hauler with my blue tractor/7' mower then I use the full 44 psi in all four tires.
The Cummins is heavy so 65 psi works best in the front for my particular truck.
Now on the wifes '16 chevy 1500 4x4 crew cab with P255/70-17" I've found 32-35 psi in the rear gives a better ride plus the tire sits flatter across the tread.
And around 38 psi in the front works best. Now if I'm pulling my 10k car hauler with my blue tractor/7' mower then I use the full 44 psi in all four tires.
