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Old January 16th 04, 03:20 PM
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i contacted Tire Rack where i bought the tires and they recommended 32-35
psi, the glove box sticker suggests 26 psi front and rear ... what a
discrepancy

"rnf2" > wrote in message
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> "Roger Brown" > wrote in message
> ...
> > 4000 psi wrote:
> > >
> > > i did the math according to this link and the pressure comes out to be

> about
> > > 20 psi for the load that i have ... can i seriously run the pressure

> that
> > > low?

> >
> > You'll likely not come up with one answer or one pressure. I've run

20-22
> psi in my 33x10.50 BFGs on the highway and they do OK, no signs of
> overheating. But for extended high speed driving, I generally run about

30
> psi or higher. Start out with the
> > suggested inflation specs for the vehilce, often in an Owner's manual,

> sticker on the door jamb or glove box, etc. If that feels too soft,
> increase the pressure, if too firm, decrease it. Watch the tread wear and
> tread contact patch and come up with
> > something that works for you, your driving style, your vehicle and

tires.
> >
> > --
> > Roger

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