I have the V6 so I don't have the extra weight that you have right up front.
A higher load range tire might help because you could run less air but the
tire itself is stiffer. Trade off
maybe.
Jay
E. Frank Ball III wrote:
> } From: jaallis <jaallis@ibm.net>
> }
> } The air pressure rating is the pressure required to maximize the paload
> } rating on the tire. It doesn't mean thats how much air is required in
> } them. Also, most off-road tires are a load range C which is able to
> } carry more weight than a passenger tire it also has stronger sidewalls
> } that deter punctures in off-road situations. On a pick-up the best way
> } to find proper air pressure is to watch tire wear, especially on the
> } rear. The tire should wear evenly across the tread. On my Dak I run
> } 30psi in front and 23psi in the rear. I've still got the original 215s
> } on it and they still have about 50% tread left at 29000miles. I don't
> } baby it either.
>
> I also have the stock 215 tires (michelin LT215) and I run 40+ psi in
> front and about 35 in back. I need that much in front to keep them
> wearing as evenly as possible. This is a V8 club cab. Tread is less
> than 50% at 19000 miles.
>
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