| Author | Message | ||
     Tarek Khalil (Pharaohdisco) New Member Username: Pharaohdisco Post Number: 29 Registered: 12-2003 |
What is the best tyre pressure for highway use in 265/75R16 MT/R's with a D load range mounted on a D1? | ||
| Matthew A. Barnes (Discoveryxd) Senior Member Username: Discoveryxd Post Number: 408 Registered: 08-2003 |
Do a search. There's lots of different opinions on what pressure to use. | ||
| Jamie (Rover_puppy) Senior Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 893 Registered: 05-2003 |
I run 38 in the front, 45 in the rear on highway with BFGs on heavy D2. I tried 2 methods to check if my tire pressure was correct. I used the coloring the tread with chalk and also the comparison of psi when tires are cold, then taking the psi when they're hot. I still couldn't figure it out so I finally asked someone who knew for sure. Good Luck, Jamie | ||
| Bazzle (Bazzle) Member Username: Bazzle Post Number: 93 Registered: 09-2003 |
I use 32 front 36 rear bazzle | ||
| Bill Mallin (Billmallin) Senior Member Username: Billmallin Post Number: 428 Registered: 09-2003 |
Jamie: Have you tried one of these?  OK, I cannot resist. What's this chalk coloring all about? | ||
| Bob Shinn (Bshinn) Member Username: Bshinn Post Number: 59 Registered: 01-2004 |
Put a chalk line across the tread & drive around the block. If it's worn off in the middle the tire is overinflated, on the edges, underinflated. Toy w/ the pressures untill it wears evenly all the way across. | ||
| Jamie (Rover_puppy) Senior Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 896 Registered: 05-2003 |
Yes, Bill I do have one. The first day I used my tank, I ran the tank dry and also had to stop frequently to thaw out frosty frozen regulator. I guess it's a "girl thing": the standard air chuck was almost impossible for me to use. I couldn't hold it on the stem correctly. Since getting the tire pressure filler guage, it's almost too easy to use! When I ordered that from exedition exchange, I also got the quick disconnects for it, my power tank and my air gun. I put the tire gage filler and all my power tank tools/accessories into a clear waterproof map case and keep it secured around the neck of my tank (below and clear of the regulator). Everything is in one place and I never have to hunt for anything - which is really nice. It came in very handy for the month and a half that I was losing 2-3 psi every few days. Made that easy to live with until I found someone who could break the beadlock on my tire again to clean it out. How do you like yours?? Did you have new valve stems put on when you mounted your new tires? Have you had a chance to play with your new tires yet?? I hear you've got snow out there! | ||
| Bill Mallin (Billmallin) Senior Member Username: Billmallin Post Number: 429 Registered: 09-2003 |
I've got these aligator things--Alligator Double Seal Valve Caps--they rock... best $2.00 you can spend. If you get them, paint them flat black so no one wants them more than you do. Tire test is tomorrow. We've got a trail clearing for a dealer event next week, and it has rained and rained and rained. I'm anticipating a one hell of a mess. No snow here in Houston--too far south. But, there was snow a bit north. Why do you run your tire pressure so high? | ||
| Jamie (Rover_puppy) Senior Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 897 Registered: 05-2003 |
I'll check those out! Oh, you're going to have a blast in your workin' truck!!  Because that is what Bill told me to run them at. Since he was the one who picked them, I figure he's the best boss to obey I lower psi when neccessary offroad. He told me the lowest psi to run them when offroad too. I do not have to air down often, the tires get me through stuff I would have to have been dragged through stock to get to the other side. There were 2 reason why running them higher was best, but I forget why. It might have been - they will last longer? and they're quiet that way? Please let me know how your test goes!! You are in for a good day!! | ||
| Jamie (Rover_puppy) Senior Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 907 Registered: 05-2003 |
Bill, How did the tire test go?? Jamie | ||
| Bill Mallin (Billmallin) Senior Member Username: Billmallin Post Number: 436 Registered: 09-2003 |
Well, I did not get stuck or have to be pulled out. I guess that says something. Ultimately the day looked a lot like this:  Lots more pictures here if your interested: http://www.houstonlandroverclub.com/photo_trail_cleanup_feb_04.html | ||
| Jamie (Rover_puppy) Senior Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 914 Registered: 05-2003 |
Great pics Bill!! Thanks for sharing them. Looks like you all had a fun day |
