Re: new rims! (and tire pressure)

From: Michael Maskalans (mike-lists@tepidcola.com)
Date: Fri Nov 14 2003 - 02:44:07 EST


On Nov 13, 2003, at 13:21, Neil W. Bellenger wrote:

> Mike, Nice look to the truck.

thanks, neil!

> The most accurate way to determine the diameter of a tire for
> calculation
> purposes is to measure the "static loaded radius".

ah, right-o: I'll start my toying with a 28.75" diameter, then - 14.3"
is what Yoko says ought to be it's static radius.

which reminds me of another question I was going to ask. can anyone
give any pointers for determining optimal tire pressure? 35# was too
high for the GYs - they wore more in the center. it was perfect for
the 30" Yokos, though - they've got a very even wear pattern with
minimal cupping, even.

However, these new tires are at their max load capacity at 35psi (the
30s had it at 50psi). Does that mean I ought to drop the pressure a
bit? They don't look over-inflated, though (judging from sidewall
bulge). Thoughts?

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