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| Author: | Bill.Barg [ Fri May 09, 2008 7:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tire pressure poll. Load E |
I am running a poll on tire pressure for Load E tires in the "tires" forum, if any of you diesel heads want to add to the data set. |
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| Author: | Sir Sam [ Fri May 09, 2008 7:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tire pressure poll. Load E |
Bill.Barg wrote: I am running a poll on tire pressure for Load E tires in the "tires" forum, if any of you diesel heads want to add to the data set.
40-50 |
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| Author: | warp2diesel [ Fri May 09, 2008 8:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re Tire pressure |
Stock tires @ 40 PSI for now |
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| Author: | chrispitude [ Sat May 10, 2008 8:36 am ] |
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Given the weight and additional internal friction of LT tires, I am thinking that P tires at 40-44psi are probably as efficient or better than LT tires at 60, 70psi. I am running LT LR-D tires at 55psi, which gives a nice ride but still helps add stability with towing. I have my concerns about how much safety margin is left in the wheels and factory valve stems at 50-55psi under the strains and additional weight transfer of towing. - Chris |
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| Author: | Bill.Barg [ Sat May 10, 2008 9:34 am ] |
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Chris, I agree that the P tires will give better mileage, particularly in the city, with stop and go spinning up of the much heavier tires. I went with 245 75 16 because it fits well with the 2.5 in lift Then, I got Load E cuz they have thick tread and sidewals for off road puncture resistance I chose a light weight Load E to try to get back some of the mileage loss compared to P tires. Since my Evic reads up to 51 psi.... I figure it is likely the TPMS system is rated to that pressure at least. As for the valve stem issue.... I have not been able to find any info on this? Is this a problem from the past, already solved? |
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| Author: | crd liberty [ Sat May 10, 2008 10:28 am ] |
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As for the valve stem issue.... I have not been able to find any info on this? Is this a problem from the past, already solved? ------------------------------------------------------------- I haven't heard any issues on the forum but I can tell you that I have had 2 flats on the Motor home, both on the inside of the dually, both were caused by cheap valve stems. Push in rubber junk from overseas. I had all the valve stems replaced with steel ones. I feel more secure now. Steve |
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