Tire Pressure?

[Grizzwold]

My truck, 2000 F-250 ext cab 4x4, calls for 65psi in the fronts and 80psi in the back, is that right? 80psi in the back seems very high. This is my first 3/4 ton so I just wanted to check for sure. Thanks

[cubalz]

The higher rear pressure is for hauling loads. If you are running empty or using as a daily driver without hauling, run 65 psi front and rear. It will ride easier too.

[mcflan]

Make sure you check the tire specs too and the max loaded PSI. I run 65 all the way around and then 75 in the rear when I'm towing. All of the reason for the high PSI is to create less rolling resistance.

[LHMissions]

Originally Posted by cubalz

The higher rear pressure is for hauling loads. If you are running empty or using as a daily driver without hauling, run 65 psi front and rear. It will ride easier too.

What he said

An example is my tires are 295/70r18's with 4050lb capacity at 80psi. 75% of the time i'm empty (no load) so I run around 60psi in the rear, 65 in front (engine is heavier then the weight of the rear of the truck). Eases the jolts a bit - smoothes the ride. When towing like this weekend - i'll increase the pressure to 75psi (remember air expands with heat). After the trip back down to 60psi.

[Grizzwold]

I dropped the pressure out back to 55psi and 65psi in the fronts, what a differance in the ride. I just bought the truck and the guy I got it from was running 85psi front and back, made for a really rough ride. Thanks guys.

[mcflan]

Originally Posted by Grizzwold

I dropped the pressure out back to 55psi and 65psi in the fronts, what a differance in the ride. I just bought the truck and the guy I got it from was running 85psi front and back, made for a really rough ride. Thanks guys.

85 in the front and back!? That's wild... Glad that you got it under control though