Maxing out tire pressures...
I've read in a couple of places that to improve the ride some people "ignore" the tire pressure recommendation inside the door and inflate their tires, (often just the rear), to the max inscribed upon...
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proxim2020 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
I run the tires on our Tahoe at 44 front and 40 rear. Even with those pressures the front edges wear. If you step up to a D or E tire and run full pressures you will wear out the centers unless you have enough load.
This is true. At those pressures it's easier to get a tire to crown with a light load. Ever thought about getting 51 psi tires for the Tahoe? It might help the edge wear problem.
These tires and wheels came off an 05 Escalade. They are probably good for another year or two. Will probably get a set of take offs from a pickup next. Don't put many miles on the Tahoe, like driving my RAM's better.
