I have been looking around the ole Internet to try to find an answer to my question and have had little success. I figured I would check in here because the answer to the question would be sort of model specific.
I run 31x10.5x15 Firestone Destination MTs on my 99 Explorer XLT. I don't tow trailers or boats or anything, but k probably have 150 to 200 lbs of gear in the back cargo space. My question is where should I inflate my tires to? I usually keep them between 45 and 50 psi because I like the stiff ride. However, I notice that the middle of the tread is beginning to wear and it's due to the high inflation. I have decided to air down the tires but not sure where I want to end up. Like I said, I like the stiff ride so I am thinking maybe between 35-40?
I have been doing a lot of reading and there are opinions all over the board, but they are all opinions. I couldn't find anything really specific except what the Explorer recommends as far as psi for stock size, and what the tire manufacturers state as the max pressure. I guess it's just trial and error to an extent, but should I just drop to 35 and see how I like it? Then adjust accordingly?
I know some of you guys will have opinions, so thanks in advanced.
Rob
I run 31x10.5x15 Firestone Destination MTs on my 99 Explorer XLT. I don't tow trailers or boats or anything, but k probably have 150 to 200 lbs of gear in the back cargo space. My question is where should I inflate my tires to? I usually keep them between 45 and 50 psi because I like the stiff ride. However, I notice that the middle of the tread is beginning to wear and it's due to the high inflation. I have decided to air down the tires but not sure where I want to end up. Like I said, I like the stiff ride so I am thinking maybe between 35-40?
I have been doing a lot of reading and there are opinions all over the board, but they are all opinions. I couldn't find anything really specific except what the Explorer recommends as far as psi for stock size, and what the tire manufacturers state as the max pressure. I guess it's just trial and error to an extent, but should I just drop to 35 and see how I like it? Then adjust accordingly?
I know some of you guys will have opinions, so thanks in advanced.
Rob