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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / Maintenance and Repair / December 2006

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PSI for 35X12.50X16.50 LT?

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usshopkins@yahoo.com - 02 Dec 2006 16:17 GMT
Anyone know the correct PSI for BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A
35X12.50X16.50 LT tires? They are on an 86' F250. Obbviously there's
nothing on the door jamb since these arent factory size and I am not
sure what they should be at.

Thanks,

Sam
Mike Romain - 02 Dec 2006 16:35 GMT
I use the chalk method to see where the best footprint is and base my
air on that and the sidewall flex in turns.  To get the best 'footprint'
on my 33x9.5 BFG muds with my light 'glass CJ7, I need 26 psi.  I find
this too soft a feel on corners due to the tall sidewall, so run closer
to 29-30 psi.

The tire shop installed them at 36 psi.  I only had 4" of center tread
touching the ground at that pressure!

The chalk method just means put a bunch of chalk marks across the tread
and drive straight for a short ways.  Then check to see how much chalk
is left.  You would be looking for 1/2" to 1" left on the outer edges
for a 12.5" wide tire for a good footprint.  You might have to
compromise up in psi like I did for handling.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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> Anyone know the correct PSI for BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A
> 35X12.50X16.50 LT tires? They are on an 86' F250. Obbviously there's
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> Sam
usshopkins@yahoo.com - 02 Dec 2006 16:41 GMT
Thanks Mike.

> I use the chalk method to see where the best footprint is and base my
> air on that and the sidewall flex in turns.  To get the best 'footprint'
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> > Sam
Shep - 02 Dec 2006 21:29 GMT
If they are on stock rims they are way to narrow and you will never get a
good foot print at normal pressure, they should be on at least 10" wheels.
> Anyone know the correct PSI for BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A
> 35X12.50X16.50 LT tires? They are on an 86' F250. Obbviously there's
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> Sam
Mike Romain - 02 Dec 2006 21:45 GMT
That's a good point.  The chalk test I mentioned in my other post relies
on a proper rim for the tire size.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos:  Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
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> If they are on stock rims they are way to narrow and you will never get a
> good foot print at normal pressure, they should be on at least 10" wheels.
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