Tire Inflation recommendations

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Oct 31, 2006 | 07:10 PM

GKDave

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Tire Inflation recommendations

Hi folks,

Should I inflate my tires to the recommendation inside the door or on the sidewall of the tire? I currently have the stock 275/70-18E Continental tires on my truck.

Thanks,

Dave

Oct 31, 2006 | 07:47 PM

eicht

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Use the recommendations on the door. The psi on the tire is the max.

Oct 31, 2006 | 07:59 PM

Ronin007

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Dave, there was a good discussion about this topic in this thread:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...45-75-17e.html

Post any questions you may have after viewing that.

Oct 31, 2006 | 09:51 PM

crazyrwe

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My truck is a 2007 f250 4x4 and the door says 65 psi all around< I have the Cont's also.

Oct 31, 2006 | 10:03 PM

mhoefer

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Use the recomended tire pressure on the door when you are hauling weight for tire longevity but when empty I air down to 55 - 60 front and 55 psi rear. You can tell by chalk testing tires, full air on an empty truck you will wear out the centres fast without airing down a bit.