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Old 06-02-2012, 05:33 PM
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what should i run my tire PSI at? it says on the sidewall 50 PSI is max. running 35 all around right now.
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What size tire and type (at, mt, all season)?
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What size tire and type (at, mt, all season)?
AT. 32x11.5x15
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28-29 psi all around for pavement driving. No lower than 12 psi on the trails
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29 psi all around
howd you figure that out? and whys it say max 50 on the side?
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howd you figure that out? and whys it say max 50 on the side?
Experience and research are how i figured it out. The 50psi is for when you when you have the vehicle weighed down to its max capacity
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Experience and research are how i figured it out. The 50psi is for when you when you have the vehicle weighed down to its max capacity

oh alright. i guess i needa take some air out then.
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oh alright. i guess i needa take some air out then.
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No problem, that's why we're on here.
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No problem, that's why we're on here.
one last thing. how much can i deflate them when im wheeling?
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one last thing. how much can i deflate them when im wheeling?
Edited my earlier post. With 15x8 or 15x10 rims without beadlocks, i wouldn't go below 12 psi just to play it safe. With beadlocks, however low you want.
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howd you figure that out? and whys it say max 50 on the side?
Never more than 50 PSI when seating the beads.
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Edited my earlier post. With 15x8 or 15x10 rims without beadlocks, i wouldn't go below 12 psi just to play it safe. With beadlocks, however low you want.
ok, those are the wheels im running without any beadlocks.
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this should be a sticky round here: http://www.californiajeeper.com/tire-presures.htm
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