" Michelin LTX A/T 2 Load range E tires that are size 265/75/16"

I don't haul much and I don't tow.

How much in the front tires and how much in the rear?

THanks

 

Whatever you like, I run 60 all around with the same setup. The closer you get to their max (80) the stronger they will be.

 

The STRONGER they will be?

What if I run them at say 80? What happens then?

 

The tires are rated at a specific load capacity at their maximum air pressure. Those will be rated at something like 3400lbs at 80psi. As you lower the air pressure the overall capacity will be reduced. The factory recommendation is 45psi front and 55psi rear. Here is an example from Firestone on what I'm referring to. Scroll down to the Light Truck section and look for your size:

http://www.firestonetrucktires.com/p...Load_Table.pdf

 

They will be at max strength (more than you need) but it will ride rough and possibly wear in the middle. Click on graph.

 

Depepnds on your engine and 4wd vs 2wd...

I run 70 psi all around on my 4wd 6.0 Powerstroke Excursion.

If you run a 2wd V10 truck, you could get away with 60 psi or 65 psi given that such a truck is lighter.

 

I have been keeping mine at 70 psi in my 2wd 7.3L.


***sorry I have the BFG 285's

 

I have the same tires on my 01 v10 Ex. 45psi front and 40psi rear when empty. Anything above that is too stiff for me.

 

Might just be me, but that almost seems to low to me...

 

That's only a 2,100 pound load; (lower than C rated tires). Too much heat.

 

I guess it all depends on the tire and size, according to the graph a 285 tire can handle over 2500 pounds at 45psi, That is 5000 pounds per axle. I have to check my weight slip but I am pretty sure my f250 4x4 with a 5.4 doesn't weigh over 5000 pounds on either axle..

 

But it's the idea of it, he could have much stronger tires.

 

I am agreeing with you on this, something must me wrong Brent..

 

As per my weight slip, my rear axle was 3200 pounds empty and my front was 4000 empty, I am running a 285 tire so per the graph I should be running about 35 in the rear tires and about 40 in the fronts. At those weights why do you think it will generate to much heat ,if the graph is believable that the givin PSI is safe for the weight specified..

 

Rides like a cadillac with 35 lbs in the tires they are soft, poor wear and the look flat. Drove home with new tires thinking WOW, then found out why..

I run 60 all around seems to be a happy medium, but rougher on brick streets, but i like the ride on the hiway.
I have mich ltx ms2 on my 2wd 6.0 psd

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