Billy14
12-21-2003, 10:40
I hope there's someone here that REALLY has the right answer.
Got into a pi$$ing contest last night with a guy debating tire pressure on a pickup. He claims you should always run same pressure ff & rr. I disagree given engine weight and light bed, unless towing.
I run BFG 295's with the front at 55psi & the rear at 45psi. I get good even wear, smooth ride, and the truck handles like a car. If I pump the rear up to 55-60 the truck bounces around and will shake your teeth out. The rears don't even make full contact with the ground across the tread width with over 50psi. I also have a 97 Tahoe with BFG 285's and run 50 ff & 40 rr. Got 78,000 on the first set.
I looked at the door sticker on my truck for a quick answer and was blown away. Chevy says 55 ff and 80 rr with the stock 245's. Don't understand unless the added weight on the front would generate more heat when warm therefore, lower cold pressure to start.
Hope someone has the right answer,
Billy
Got into a pi$$ing contest last night with a guy debating tire pressure on a pickup. He claims you should always run same pressure ff & rr. I disagree given engine weight and light bed, unless towing.
I run BFG 295's with the front at 55psi & the rear at 45psi. I get good even wear, smooth ride, and the truck handles like a car. If I pump the rear up to 55-60 the truck bounces around and will shake your teeth out. The rears don't even make full contact with the ground across the tread width with over 50psi. I also have a 97 Tahoe with BFG 285's and run 50 ff & 40 rr. Got 78,000 on the first set.
I looked at the door sticker on my truck for a quick answer and was blown away. Chevy says 55 ff and 80 rr with the stock 245's. Don't understand unless the added weight on the front would generate more heat when warm therefore, lower cold pressure to start.
Hope someone has the right answer,
Billy