Tire Pressure
Didn't want to hijack another thread that this cam up in so I'll start a new one. The question. What pressure should I run my tires at when towing? The answers received. Go by the door plate o...
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It's not a simpler "yes/no" type of question. The DOT safety plate is required by law to list the correct inflation to enable carrying the GVWR of your vehicle PROVIDED you have the OEM tires on it or equal replacement tires. If you change tire size or type the plate will probably no longer be correct. In that case you are kind of on your own but there is help. Many tire manufacturers provide an inflation table which is based on the total amount of weight the tires are carrying. This could be used to get your answer when it's available.
It is ALWAYS SAFE to inflate tires to their maximum sidewall rating (set pressure when tires are cold) but this does NOT insure that you will get the maximum performance or tire wear from them. To come up with the correct answer it requires some research on your part but the information IS out there.
For what it's worth, your TPMS should be able to be SET for the inflation pressure you decide to run (at least that's the case on Fords)but it's often NOT an easy adjustment. Your dealer can do it for you based on what you want.
good luck / Skip
It is ALWAYS SAFE to inflate tires to their maximum sidewall rating (set pressure when tires are cold) but this does NOT insure that you will get the maximum performance or tire wear from them. To come up with the correct answer it requires some research on your part but the information IS out there.
For what it's worth, your TPMS should be able to be SET for the inflation pressure you decide to run (at least that's the case on Fords)but it's often NOT an easy adjustment. Your dealer can do it for you based on what you want.
good luck / Skip
