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TCGANEY
Gen III
 
3/13/2001
19:27:07
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 Subject: TIRE PRESSURE
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I have a 4x2 with the 255-65x16 " Eagle LS tires. The manual calls for 30psi front and rear for these, yet every other size (15 and 17") are 35. Isn't 30psi a bit low?
Thanks for any info...
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garth
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3/14/2001
10:11:15
| RE: TIRE PRESSURE
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If you want to spend a lot of money on gas and tires leave the pressure at 30 PSI. If you want long tire life, better than average tire wear and improved handleing and ride comfort, increase the pressure to 5 PSI below the MAXIMUM tire pressure rating on the side wall. This is how I run my tires year round for the last ten years and have never had a problem. REMEMBER IF YOU ARE GOING OFF ROAD TO LOWER THE PRESSURE BACK DOWN TO 30 PSI SO YOU WILL REDUCE THE CHANCES OF GETTING A FLAT TIRE.
Garth
2000 QuadCab 4x4 V6
(running 50 PSI)
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95DakotaV8
*GenII*
3/14/2001
18:28:52
| RE: TIRE PRESSURE
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In the Army, the "standard" trick we use on Hummers is that three outside tread blocks are touching the ground.
I do something similiar on my truck. Since 4x4s wear the outside corners, I ensure the tread is sitting flat on the pavement and there are not excessive bulges in the sidewall. Rear tires tend to wear out the tread more evenly so I do the same thing. With rotation every 5-7k miles and proper maintenance (includes adding some air during cold spells when the air contracts), should last a long time.
30 psi will wear off the corners fast, look in a parking lot sometime and see how many tires have bald corners and 12/32s worth of tread still in the center section, it is a shame.
Kevin Rants
95 Dakota CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd, 3.90 rear end
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