I just bought a newer TV and the tires looked new but when I got home and looked them over it says Max psi 44 lbs,these are Americus All terrain 265/70 R18 since all my other tire had a max pressure of 80 psi I am a tad on the confused side. Any thoughts out there? TIA
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Originally posted by mesa View PostI just bought a newer TV and the tires looked new but when I got home and looked them over it says Max psi 44 lbs,these are Americus All terrain 265/70 R18 since all my other tire had a max pressure of 80 psi I am a tad on the confused side. Any thoughts out there? TIA
RobRob & Barb
2022 RAM 3500 Big Horn, 6.7 Cummins HO/Aisin
2022 Solitude 378MBS
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mesa
You don’t mention what your new TV is . . . if it is a half ton, passenger car tires are normal. What does the door label show as OE tires?
(another) RobCate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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mesa
Hi Mike,
The labels on the driver's door will define the OE tire size and pressure required to meet the specified load ratings.
(Not going to be a P spec tire on a 2500 .)
RobCate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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Quite often, a tire will say to not exceed 44 psi while trying to seat the bead in the wheel. This is for the tire installer's safety. But in the fine print it will give the tire's load range at 80 psi max. I'm not saying this is the case on your tires, but check out the fine print.
If the tire placard on your truck states that you should use a load range E tire, and it's not, then you need to go back to the tire store for a change. They should not be allowed to put a tire on that doesn't meet the requirements of the tire placard.
JimJim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
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