Tow vehicle tire pressure question
2500 series dodge truck, 10 ply rated tires Michelin tires pulling a tow behind trailer 5,700# I know the max tire pressure on my Michelin tires is 80 psi, but boy o boy do they ride rough at t...
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Some food for thought for the Loaded vs unloaded that think the Max on the sidewall is the correct pressure for all conditions.
I currently pass a state scale house on the way to the office, this morning I stopped and weighed my axles empty with 3/4 of a tank of fuel (down about 10 gals).
Front 4,500#
Rear 2,950#
Tires Michelin LTX 265/75-16 E's Rated at 3,415# each @ 80psi. Do you really think I need to run anywhere near 80psi empty??
My unloaded weight could easily be supported by a single tire, therefor I run empty at 45 to 50 psi.
I currently pass a state scale house on the way to the office, this morning I stopped and weighed my axles empty with 3/4 of a tank of fuel (down about 10 gals).
Front 4,500#
Rear 2,950#
Tires Michelin LTX 265/75-16 E's Rated at 3,415# each @ 80psi. Do you really think I need to run anywhere near 80psi empty??
My unloaded weight could easily be supported by a single tire, therefor I run empty at 45 to 50 psi.
