Re: tire pressure?

From: scsilverdak (scsilverdak@hotmail.com)
Date: Wed Jun 26 2002 - 21:30:52 EDT


typically I run a pressure of 32-35 psi, and monitor the contact patch and
the tire wear from there. the tire will gain about 3-5 psi as it warms
up,(goes to temp at highway speeds) overinflation will cause wear in the
middle of the tread to be accellerated.

Ron-
2001 Dakota Sport 3.9 supercharged br silver
e-mail: scsilverdak@hotmail.com
website: www.scsilverdak.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "kevin reimer" <kwreimer@msn.com>
To: "DAKCLUB" <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 9:13 PM
Subject: DML: tire pressure?

>
> Ok, I just bought 4 new BFG KO'S and i need to know what the correct air
> pressure should be for my Dak 4x4. I know the max is 65 PSI at load but I
> drive with no load, the tire place said I should run 50-60 PSI. I now
have
> 40 PSI in tires and it rides well, what do you men run in these tires, I
> have the 265x70x16 tires.
>
>



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