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jefffoxsr
Explorer
Apr 13, 2017

Proper tire pressure for load range E 10 ply tires

I bought some new tires today. Load Range E (10 ply). Cooper Discoverer AT3. I will not tow with this 2015 Ford F150 but the 35 x 12.50 x 20 tire size only comes in a load range E. I request...
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CapriRacer
Explorer II
Apr 24, 2017
Don,

3 thoughts:

1) Included on my web page is an analysis of the pressure spec. Short version: The vehicle's tire pressure spec did not result in an overloaded tire.

2) Firestone's own consultant (Dr. Govindjee) identified the problem in the tire.

3) The tire was recalled, but the vehicle wasn't. If the Feds didn't think the tire was the sole problem, why didn't they recall the vehicle?

Barry

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