Air Pressure
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While waiting on the F-250 in the sig, I pull a 30ft 8000# 5th wheel with a 5.4L F-150. I run load range E tires at 70 pounds on all axles truck and trailer. I tried 80 but the truck beat me to death and the trailer bounce at every bump.
When not towing i bring the tires down to 60 pounds.
When not towing i bring the tires down to 60 pounds.
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Set it to the pressures listed on the door jamb sticker, that gets you the rated capacity.
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From: New Friggin Yawk
he did. he definitely did ask. i think i responded to the same tire pressure question thread 2x in the last few weeks...
i hate being the old codger that says "search:, but regarding tire pressure, it clearly has been covered numerous times, and everyone has varying opinions.
and yes, if you are towing, go by the door jamb pressures. easy peasy...
i hate being the old codger that says "search:, but regarding tire pressure, it clearly has been covered numerous times, and everyone has varying opinions.
and yes, if you are towing, go by the door jamb pressures. easy peasy...
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Door jamb sticker pressures for full GAWRs or consult the inflation tables for your tire manufacturer and adjust to your loaded axle weights from the truck scales.
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Tire pressure threads are useless without proper information like tire size, truck, towing or running empty.
Even towing has it's descrepecy, whether it's a 5ver or bumper pull.
Door Jam may well be a good starting point but are we towing or running the wife to the mall ?
Even towing has it's descrepecy, whether it's a 5ver or bumper pull.
Door Jam may well be a good starting point but are we towing or running the wife to the mall ?
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