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I think tread pattern has a lot to do with it. I had the same uncomfortable feeling from the Toyo A/T 295/70 I had previous to the Coopers with PSI too low but I think I ran those at 70 PSI front. The Cooper's just have (had) taller lugs and the "boat" feeling was more noticeable as soon as I left the tire shop. It is further exaggerated by the added bumper weight. 75/58 PSI is about perfect empty (for how I want it), but sometimes I just get tired of releasing air and stop at 60 on the rears after towing plus it depends on temp and which side of the truck is facing sun.
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More Turbo
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I'll have to experiment with reducing the rear tire pressure like you guys are doing when not towing. I know it'll improve the ride softness in the rear, which is good as long as stability is good. I'll keep the front at 65psi for now.to see how this feels. Thanks for posting your experiences!
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Just got back from my hunting trip on Sunday, and the STT Pro tires worked great! No deep snow like last year, but a lot of rain, mud, and about 3-4" of sloppy snow the last morning. Impressive traction, and there were times I ran in 2wd when some others opted for 4wd. I was most impressed when climbing a steep windy 2-track with 3-4" of snow on top of what was mud the day before. Because of the steep fall-off on the road's edge I didn't want to chance a 2wd climb, but she just walked up that mess in 4wd. They did exactly what I wanted when I decided to go for a more aggressive winter tire.
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