Tire inflation
Got E rated tires installed, 80psi max, Tire guy said it would be better to run around 65-70 psi as tires heat up. Always thought I should run max cold rating 80psi. FW weight is around 9000 lbs hooke...
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rhagfo wrote:
Me Again, looking at your chart, if I took the time could likely find in my Owners Manual.
You like me have the optional 265/75-16E tires, the rear axle load rating is based on the stock 245/75-16E at 3,042# ea. 6,084# rating, With the 265/75-165E's ea. tire is rated at 3,415# so you don't need 80 psi to carry the axle load.
We have done our work, those that choose to run 80 psi in their LT E tires all the time will be rewarded with a very nice bald patch down the center of their tires. :S
What I did not note it the original post was that my truck is a bit of a handful to handle with 70-75 in the rear and no load. It also will knock your teeth out with 70-75 and no load, even with the Rancho 9000's set to 1.
I run the rears at 44 empty to account for small loads during day to day use. When I haul gravel and other heavy items I air up. I have a latch on air chuck and use that NOT connected to the air hose to air down and with the compressor to air up, as it beats hold a key to the valve stem or holding an air chuck by hand to air up.
Chris
