Correct Tire Pressure
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Gonna reheat this thread for one item I didn't see directly addressed.
I just got (as mentioned elsewhere) a new set of Michelin LTX M/S2s in 255/65R16 put on my factory alloys. They set them to 40/40, as Mike suggests. But they also told me the recommended pressure (according to whatever source fed their computer) is 26/42.
I've noted that the steering tracking seems a bit squirrely on the new tires, and since all the sources seem to agree on 26psi-ish for the fronts, am I getting an appreciably smaller tread patch up there at 40 that might account for that?
I just got (as mentioned elsewhere) a new set of Michelin LTX M/S2s in 255/65R16 put on my factory alloys. They set them to 40/40, as Mike suggests. But they also told me the recommended pressure (according to whatever source fed their computer) is 26/42.
I've noted that the steering tracking seems a bit squirrely on the new tires, and since all the sources seem to agree on 26psi-ish for the fronts, am I getting an appreciably smaller tread patch up there at 40 that might account for that?
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Dan, I also run the (255/55R18) Nitto Terra Grappler on my 2002 Disco II. Over the past 5 years, I get the best gas milage and ride with 30 psi in the front and 40 in the rear. Tried the recommended 28 in the front and wore those out after 15,000 miles. I have 28,000 on this set with plenty of tread left
#25
Gonna reheat this thread for one item I didn't see directly addressed.
I just got (as mentioned elsewhere) a new set of Michelin LTX M/S2s in 255/65R16 put on my factory alloys. They set them to 40/40, as Mike suggests. But they also told me the recommended pressure (according to whatever source fed their computer) is 26/42.
I've noted that the steering tracking seems a bit squirrely on the new tires, and since all the sources seem to agree on 26psi-ish for the fronts, am I getting an appreciably smaller tread patch up there at 40 that might account for that?
I just got (as mentioned elsewhere) a new set of Michelin LTX M/S2s in 255/65R16 put on my factory alloys. They set them to 40/40, as Mike suggests. But they also told me the recommended pressure (according to whatever source fed their computer) is 26/42.
I've noted that the steering tracking seems a bit squirrely on the new tires, and since all the sources seem to agree on 26psi-ish for the fronts, am I getting an appreciably smaller tread patch up there at 40 that might account for that?
To each its own purpose ,,,,,,,,, tyre pressure now.......
if you have 30 psi on the front of a regular LR , tyre shape would look normal , if you put 30 psi on a LR with a winch on the bumper , it will look flatter and under-inflated ...
So no tyre pressure is correct or in correct at the end of the day , ( My Opinion ) the reason i say this , and you can ask the guys who go off road , its recommended to lower your tyre pressure , for better traction in the mud , a softer tyre gives you a better foot print , you can only determine this based on your loads and terrain ( i run 15 psi off road , on road 30 psi , )
give or take a few pounds can never cause your tyres to wear unevenly short term , bad alignment and camber is more critical for wear , so don't loose sleep over it ....... you'll go crazy .. One Life to Live , Just Live it .
Last edited by justryan; 03-31-2015 at 10:54 AM.
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