Just got new tires on the Mounty (235/65-18).
Had it narrowed it down to these, within a few dollars of each other with rebates:
a. Pirelli Scorpion Verde All-Season Plus (106H SL)
b. Yokohama YK-HTX (110T XL)
Since I tow a 5200 lbs camper, the salesguy recommended the XL rated Yokohama. I left with the tires at 36psi (as I usually do). First pull with the trailer, things felt a bit loose. Then I noticed the XL tires get their max rating at 50psi. I didn't think it would matter, since my previous BFG LongTrails (SL tires) were very secure at 36psi.
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So, what do people do with XL or LT rated tires? Do you keep them at 36 for normal driving, then pump them up when towing (or hauling a load)? Or do you keep them at the higher pressure all the time? When towing, do I take it all the way to 50 psi? That's what you are supposed to do with ST trailer tires. But what about these XL-rated passenger tires?
PS - The door sticker on the Mounty calls for only 32psi. I've always just used 36.
Had it narrowed it down to these, within a few dollars of each other with rebates:
a. Pirelli Scorpion Verde All-Season Plus (106H SL)
b. Yokohama YK-HTX (110T XL)
Since I tow a 5200 lbs camper, the salesguy recommended the XL rated Yokohama. I left with the tires at 36psi (as I usually do). First pull with the trailer, things felt a bit loose. Then I noticed the XL tires get their max rating at 50psi. I didn't think it would matter, since my previous BFG LongTrails (SL tires) were very secure at 36psi.
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So, what do people do with XL or LT rated tires? Do you keep them at 36 for normal driving, then pump them up when towing (or hauling a load)? Or do you keep them at the higher pressure all the time? When towing, do I take it all the way to 50 psi? That's what you are supposed to do with ST trailer tires. But what about these XL-rated passenger tires?
PS - The door sticker on the Mounty calls for only 32psi. I've always just used 36.
