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Old Oct 31, 2002 | 02:23 PM
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Tire Pressures

What tire pressures are you guys running? ??? I have the LT265/75R16E's. I think there was a thread on this topic before, but I can't find it. Later. 8)
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Old Oct 31, 2002 | 03:41 PM
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Re:Tire Pressures

65 front<br>55 rear<br>Unloaded.<br><br>The best ride I have found considering the weight in the front end.<br><br>phox
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Old Oct 31, 2002 | 05:12 PM
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Same as above.
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Old Oct 31, 2002 | 08:46 PM
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80 psi all around, because I like to load it up pretty good on occasion. I could run lower like the guys above, but the ride is pretty good now, and ride quality is the only reason to drop the pressure for on road driving. Running 235/85/16E's. For those running C's or D's, do not try 80 PSI, 65 psi max for D's and I think 45 for C's? Check the tire sidewall for max pressure to be sure.
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 05:38 AM
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65 all around
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 06:50 AM
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I run:<br><br>65 front, 55 rear, Unloaded.<br><br>When pulling the trailer, I run 70 front, 75 rear.<br>
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 07:03 AM
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65 all around unloaded rides good , towing 5000 lb trailer rears looked low upped to 70psi looks better.towed at both 65 and 70 in rear no difference in handling , just liked the way tire looked with 70 in it better
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 07:28 AM
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Thanks for the input guys. ;D Nothing like first hand experience. Right now I have 70 all around and it rides a little rough. I think I'll try 65 front and 55 back unloaded and 70 all around loaded with the camper. Later. 8)
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 12:39 AM
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I run 70 in the front and 80 in the back with E load tires.
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Old Nov 3, 2002 | 09:37 AM
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Mine truck came with only 50 psi in the tires and the outside edges started to 'feather'/uneven wear after a couple thousand miles.. I bumped the pressure to 60 all the way around and they appear (to the unprofessional eye) to be wearing evenly now..<br><br>I really didnt see that much of a deteriation in ride with the 10 psi increase either..
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Old Nov 3, 2002 | 10:36 AM
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80 psi in front &amp; back 02 3500
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Old Nov 3, 2002 | 10:11 PM
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If you look in the owners papers in the glove box, there should be a tire pressure sheet. I run 55-57 Front and 42-44 rear empty. With the 5er I put the rear up to 65. If you leave the rear pumped up empty, it really has an adverse effect on handling and ride. SNOKING
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Old Nov 3, 2002 | 10:16 PM
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3500 4x4
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Old Nov 3, 2002 | 10:27 PM
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And more:
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Old Nov 3, 2002 | 10:32 PM
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OK, for you 2x4 2500's.
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