Inflation guidelines for towing? (RAM 3500)
I'm still getting acquainted with my new (to me) 2014 RAM 3500 dually. My old 2004.5 2500 had a tire guide that showed recommended PSI for loaded and unloaded. I would always air up to tow and air b...
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rhagfo wrote:Ok, see your point.otrfun wrote:What I am saying is if our tires are rated at 3,400# and the axle weight is 4,800 you don't need full 80 psi to be correctly inflated!rhagfo wrote:So, what you're indirectly saying it doesn't matter whether the tire is inflated to 60 or 80 PSI, it can support it's rated capacity either way???
Weigh your front axle does it weigh as much as the total capacity of our tires????
Likely about 5,000# or less, tires rated for about 3,200# to 3,400# ea.
Well, the 3500's FAWR is 6000 lbs. RAWR is 7000 lbs. I suppose by deduction one can assume 60 PSI safely supports 6000 lbs., 80 PSI, 7000 lbs.
