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Dec 14, 2019 | 06:16 PM

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cpobst

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70 all around all the time. I've always kept my tires on the higher side on all my vehicles, I think they are more responsive and I've never had wear issues. I currently keep the wife's Honda Odyssey at 44.

Dec 15, 2019 | 10:10 AM

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Icelink

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Wondering what to run my winters at as well

I'm currently 60 front 65 rear with hankook ipike 275/65/20

Might drop down to 55 / 60

I have a 2019 f250 crew cab long bed gasser

I won't be hauling anything

What do you guys think?

Dec 15, 2019 | 10:18 AM

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TCNashville

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I run 65 front and 70 rear. During camper towing season, I run 70 front and 80 rear.

Dec 15, 2019 | 10:22 AM

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cpobst

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I see varying opinions, some run higher pressure in the front and others are complete opposite while I run the same all around. Curious what the thought process is behind each practice? For me it's just what I've always done in all my vehicles and I've always had good luck with it.

Dec 15, 2019 | 10:39 AM

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Icelink

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I just have a hard time coming to term in why would anyone want to run lower in the front, do you know how heavy the motor and tranny is !!!!

Would make sense to have like 70 in the front and 50 in the read

Just saying !

Dec 15, 2019 | 11:58 AM

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DeputyDiesel

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Icelink

Well it can all be figured out with a simple equation. My tires at max pressure hold 3750lbs. X2 =7500lbs of carrying capacity. The diesel motor is heavy but not that heavy. The front weight is approximately 4-5k. I think finding the appropriate psi with a load index chart then adding 5-10% is safe and allows for a better contact patch with the road.

Dec 15, 2019 | 12:16 PM

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TCNashville

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Icelink

Running a little less pressure in front has the potential to reduce some bump steer. Running higher pressures in the rear, especially when towing heavy, reduces sidewall flex making for a better towing experience.