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Jan 17, 2005 | 11:56 AM

stubb

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tire pressure question

My truck specifies 45 psi for the front tires and 60 for the back. That seems odd given the unloaded weight distribution of pickup trucks, where most of the weight over the front tires. My question is this: since most of my driving is with an unloaded (i.e. empty) bed, should I follow these specifications? Or should I go with something like 45 psi all the way around and just take care to boost the rear pressure for those times when I do haul a load?

What do the tire experts recommend?

Thx!

Jan 17, 2005 | 11:59 AM

stubb

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BTW, I drive a '97 F250 light duty with BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A 285/75/16 on 16x8 rims.

Also, I found some clues here. Still, I'm interested in what people at this website think since there's probably a lot of experience with this exact subject out there...

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Jan 17, 2005 | 01:21 PM

aurgathor

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I'm no expert, but I wouldn't put in 60 when the bed is empty.

Jan 17, 2005 | 07:53 PM

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Yeah, 60 is probably recommended when you have a load. I would put 45 or 50 which will give you a smoother ride with less bounce.

-Matt

Jan 19, 2005 | 12:12 AM

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On my BFG's the max inflation pressure is 50 psi and I put 40-45 in the front depending on load and 35-max in the back, depending on load. Today I had them aired down to 20 psi for more traction while we were 4 wheeling and aired them back up to 40 front, 35 rear when we were done since the truck will not be hauling the camper for awhile. When the camper goes on, the rears go to max and fronts go to 45.

Jan 19, 2005 | 12:17 AM

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I am new to this site, can someone please tell me how I view replies to my own posts? Thank you.

Jan 19, 2005 | 07:42 PM

SoCalDesertRider

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Click on the topic heading you made for your question and replies will show up below your question, just like you see happening here with Stubb's question