New LT tires on f150, what PSI
Hi, just bought new tires for my 2011 F150 max tow, had the p285/65 r80 and upgraded to the Michelin LTX M/S2 E rated tire same size. I used to run the p tires at 35 unloaded and 45 towing. When I che...
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I'm hoping no shop would put E-rated tires on a wheel that isn't rated for the maximum PSI of the tire, but that's certainly worth looking into. Unfortunately, most such numbers are on the wheel rim UNDER the tire and one has to demount to see them. If the wheels are factory, Ford should be able to answer that question, though.
For PSI when towing, most go with axle load/weight. Since you have your axle weights, you might look at an inflation chart and go from there.
Here's one such chart- it's not from Michelin, though I'm not sure it matters- size/lr's are pretty standard throughout the industry.
Note:
Numbers given are per tire.
Chart from this link
For PSI when towing, most go with axle load/weight. Since you have your axle weights, you might look at an inflation chart and go from there.
Here's one such chart- it's not from Michelin, though I'm not sure it matters- size/lr's are pretty standard throughout the industry.
Note:
Numbers given are per tire.
Chart from this link
