The Ex is heavier in the rear.

 

Nope...........

 

My 01 Ex v10 2wd GVWR is 8600lbs. GAWR Front is 4600lbs, GAWR Rear is 5250 lbs.

5250-4600 = 1250 tongue weight.

I could be be wrong Brent, but I think it's heavier in the front. Now don't tell me the 4x4 diesel is heavier in the rear.

Disclaimer: If I am wrong Brent, this is the first time I am wrong in my entire life.

 

I was just thinking I could be wrong and contemplating how to justify it but I was just going be Toms' weigh station slip but he might have been carrying something.

 

Nope, that was dead empty with a full tank and no driver.

Bone stock 2000 V10 4WD Ex:

 

I don't think anyone said needed as in it was absolute. But rather it was expressed as an opinion.

Brent is right, Tom. You cannot compare those tires with the tires people put on Excursions, then draw a direct correlation to the PSI of the two tires based on axle ratings.

That's just wrong, bud.

You are wrong.

You....



are....



wrong!!!!



























Stewart

 

I tow fairly often and don't want to worry about having enough air when I hitch up. Therefore, I run 80 psig rear and 75 psig front nearly all the time. If it is icy/snowy out, I'll reduce pressures to 65 psig all around just to get a slightly bigger tire patch down.

I really don't mind this truck riding like a truck. I'm not concerned whether the air pressure is too high. I've never experienced abnormal center wear with Michelins (I just installed my 2nd set on 2005, had 3 sets on 2003).

 

I have a set of weight slips here for mine. Truck only with 3/4 fuel and me was 3440 front and 3920 rear. I did have 75 lbs or so of stuff in the back. I'm right at 5000 rear with the trailer on.

 

@Tom, the fulcrum determines the weight distribution.

A little off topic, but an Excursion is not a truck. It's an SUV that rides like a truck. Rough and uncomfortable. If you're not careful kids spill their drinks when going over bumps and potholes. Or you spill hot coffee, whiskey, jack daniel's, vodka on your lap. Waste of good booze, "UNACCEPTABLE!!"

I wonder how many F250 owners with camper-shell call their truck an Excursion. At least they can take off the camper-shell and hook up 5th wheel, haul manure, and other big items that don't fit in the Excursion(oops, truck.)
Try hauling manure in the Ex and then take your 7 wives (8 wives if you have the 9 seater) to dinner. I bet they'll divorce you and get with the F250 guy with the camper-shell. Of course they will have sit on each other's lap because the crew cab can seat only 5 and surely you don't want any of them to sit on the goose neck hitch. Or maybe you do want them to sit on the goose neck hitch. After all, you don't mind the rough ride.

Back on topic, OP just do the chalk test for optimal wear and ride comfort.

 

Yup, and the axles are the fulcrums.



I'm gonna quote Art:

Of course this isn't one of those times.

 

No it just takes light truck tires, Ford calls it a truck, and it's basically the same as a F-250.

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2. A hand truck.
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5. A set of bookshelves mounted on four wheels or casters, used in libraries.
6. Nautical A small piece of wood placed at the top of a mast or flagpole, usually having holes through which halyards can be passed.
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