Tire Pressures - Dodge Diesel

Jones0027 · 10-31-2002, 02:23 PM

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)

phox_mulder · 10-31-2002, 03:41 PM

65 front 55 rear Unloaded. The best ride I have found considering the weight in the front end. phox

chuck3 · 10-31-2002, 05:12 PM

Same as above.

Workin Man · 10-31-2002, 08:46 PM

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.

Commatoze · 11-01-2002, 05:38 AM

65 all around

rattle_rattle · 11-01-2002, 06:50 AM

I run: 65 front, 55 rear, Unloaded. When pulling the trailer, I run 70 front, 75 rear.

apc · 11-01-2002, 07:03 AM

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

Jones0027 · 11-01-2002, 07:28 AM

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)

Srigs · 11-02-2002, 12:39 AM

I run 70 in the front and 80 in the back with E load tires.

thatguy · 11-03-2002, 09:37 AM

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.. I really didnt see that much of a deteriation in ride with the 10 psi increase either..

tileman · 11-03-2002, 10:36 AM

80 psi in front & back 02 3500

Snoking · 11-03-2002, 10:11 PM

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

Snoking · 11-03-2002, 10:16 PM

3500 4x4

Snoking · 11-03-2002, 10:27 PM

And more:

Snoking · 11-03-2002, 10:32 PM

OK, for you 2x4 2500's.

10-31-2002, 03:41 PM	#2
phox_mulder Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 6,530 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	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 __________________ 2002.5 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 SOLD 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4x4. Detonator Yellow in color Bone stock for now, at least for a couple months 2008 Harley Davidson FLHR Road King. Black Pearl in color 12 inch apes, stainless cables, Vance & Hines pipes, garage door opener, combo speedo/tach

10-31-2002, 05:12 PM	#3
chuck3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: West Jordan, UT Posts: 497 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Tire Pressures Same as above. __________________ Y2K QC 4x4 SWB,3.54 LSD, Auto. , DTT, T.C.,V.B, DTT Smart Cont. Pac Brake. Edge-Comp, 275 RV's Auto-Meter gauges,AFE Mega Filter, 4"exh, Magna-Flow SS muffler. FASS fuel pump. Dynoed 365 rw hp.

10-31-2002, 08:46 PM	#4
Workin Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 13 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Tire Pressures 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.

11-01-2002, 05:38 AM	#5
Commatoze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sturbridge, Taxachusetts Posts: 1,423 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Tire Pressures 65 all around __________________ Former owner of an '02.5 4x4 QC SB, Lt. Almond, Auto, 3.55LS, DTT 4" exhaust, Westin Platinum step bars, Reunel rear bumper w/PIAA 40's Leer 100XL cap, Kaydenco mud flaps, Bilstein's, Mag-Hytec diff. covers, BHAF, Optimas, Garmin GPS V, Sirirus sat., Yaesu FT-8900 (I'm K3GM) Delivered 3/1/02 - 135,000 miles 2/15/07 Altogether now...."Happy trails to you.....until we meet again....."

11-01-2002, 06:50 AM	#6
rattle_rattle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rising Sun, IN (out in the woods) Posts: 705 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Tire Pressures I run:<br><br>65 front, 55 rear, Unloaded.<br><br>When pulling the trailer, I run 70 front, 75 rear.<br> __________________ 2002, RAM 2500, 4X4, Std. Cab, 6-speed, HO, Patriot Blue, Swiss Patriot Lid, Westin Platinum Step Bars, Manik polished stainless brush guard, KC Highlighter 130W halogen driving lights (X4), Hella 550 fog lamps, auxiliary backup lights, Custom expansion fuse/relay panel, Custom lighting switch panel in overhead console, VentShade's, Missing/stolen turbo silencer ring, Magellan MAP 330 GPS, Cobra 29-WX-NW-ST CB, Twin 4' Firestick antennas on back of cab, Di Pricol Pyro (with blue LED warning light)/Boost/FP gauges in pillar mount, Isspro Turbo Temp Monitor (delayed shutdown), 4" Banks Monster Exhaust SS exhaust minus the muffler, PacBrake (modified for enhanced electronic control), Edge EZ, Lund Screen Front grill/bumper inserts, Rancho RS9000X shocks with dual remote, 2" front lift/leveling kit, RV275/300 injectors, BFG KO T/A LT295/75R16/D on stock alloys, DynaBeads balancing from Innovative Balancing, Heckethorn HD steering damper, BHAF w/Outerwears waterproof pre-filter, Big banjo fittings from Wildcat, Redline Synthetic in all gearboxes, Larry B's Stainless Heat Shield, South Bend Clutch MU 1947 CON OFE. Other toys: Honda Foreman TRX450SE '54 Ford 640 tractor (restored) "Don't need no stinkin' spark plugs"

11-01-2002, 07:03 AM	#7
apc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: north coast Posts: 113 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Tire Pressures 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 __________________ New Truck 2010 Mega Cab 2500 6.7 Cummins , Mud flaps , Dodge aluminum running boards , Bed Rug , Ranch bed cap OLD TRUCK 02 4x4 Dually Auto 4:10 Mag-Hytech Diff Covers And DD Trans Pan.Edge Ez..No Silencer Ring Scotty II.Cool Down Timer.Painless Wiring Kit.Brakesmart Brake Control.Power Flip up Towing Mirrors.Rhino Liner.Added Factory Fog Lights.Power Locks.JVC 12 Disc Cd player.Nerf Bars.Di-Pricol Gauges,(egt,boost,tranny temp) Westach electric FP gauge.Halogen Back Up lights

11-01-2002, 07:28 AM	#8
Jones0027 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 77 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Tire Pressures 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)

11-02-2002, 12:39 AM	#9
Srigs Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Twin Cities Minnesota Posts: 321 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Tire Pressures I run 70 in the front and 80 in the back with E load tires. __________________ 97 Dodge Ram 2500 ClubCab, Long Bed, 4X4, CTD, Auto, 3.55, Yokahama Geolander HT, Rancho 9000x, Putnum Lock n Load Gooseneck, Pace Edwards Roll Top, Mag-hytec tranny and diff pans, Prodigy, 120K miles and 10 Disk CD changer. 01 Trail-et 2 Horse Slant Load Gooseneck with Weekender package. (7500lbs - two horses)

11-03-2002, 09:37 AM	#10
thatguy Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 112 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Tire Pressures 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.. __________________ 2002, 2500 Quad Cab SLT, 24V CTD, Lt. Almond, 4x4, SWB, A/T, 3.55 w/ Ltd slip, Ameriguard spray in bedliner, Stainless Go Rhino wheel to wheel side steps, EZ change drain plug, everything else stock. What I'm pulling: 2002 Flagstaff 823 popup and a John Deere 790 compact tractor - 4x4, FEL

11-03-2002, 10:36 AM	#11
tileman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pierson Fl. Posts: 30 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Tire Pressures 80 psi in front & back 02 3500

11-03-2002, 10:11 PM	#12
Snoking Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Northwest Posts: 153 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Tire Pressures 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 __________________ 2001.5 2500 STD CAB AUTO SLT 4x4, 4:10's LSD Pattriot Blue, Camper and Trailer packages. Banks brake and gauge set, PDR35W12, Comp, Full DTT with smart controller and Billets. DD Jammer 1's, 4" Magnaflow SS exhaust. NAPA 6637 BHAF with outwears. Highjacker 16K 5th wheel hitch, Cardinal 29WBLX (18.2K combined weight).

11-03-2002, 10:16 PM	#13
Snoking Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Northwest Posts: 153 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Tire Pressures 3500 4x4

11-03-2002, 10:27 PM	#14
Snoking Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Northwest Posts: 153 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Tire Pressures And more:

11-03-2002, 10:32 PM	#15
Snoking Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Northwest Posts: 153 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:Tire Pressures OK, for you 2x4 2500's.

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