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Air pressure?

lmarcrum
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When towing with my conversion should I set the air pressure on the van tires at the 42 psi recommended by Ford or the max setting on the tire at 50 psi. Thank you
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coolbreeze01
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I'd run 50# to carry the load.
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lawrosa
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never use the door jam #...( Thats for empty truck)
What size tire and brand?... what rear axle rating in the door tag???

Once we have that info we can guide you further..
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45Ricochet
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Depends on the weight you have. Many overload their vehicles, many don't. If your within your vehicles GVWR then use the Ford door jam figure. If your over the GVWR's of your vehicle I'd use max PSI for your tire.
Then we have the old chalk test right Marty :B
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RinconVTR
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Use what Ford recommends or max cold PSI stated on the tire. You cant really go wrong with either one.

caberto
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You have a van conversion, and you're also towing something behind? If so, this means you have extra load on your tires due to the tongue weight of your trailer. Assuming your tires are capable of supporting the additional tongue weight plus your van's axle weights, I would fill the tires to the 65 max to avoid overheating the tires, and for added stability while towing (less flex in the tire).
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K_Charles
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The tire says ???? lb at max PSI. How much weight on each tire?