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Mark - 27 Jul 2004 21:51 GMT

If I put LT tires with a D or E rating on my 16 stock wheels, will I
be able to fully inflate the LTs?

If the LT's inflate to 70 or 80 psi and the stock wheel is rated to
only 65psi, what problem will I have if I inflate to 70 or 80psi?

With the stiffer walls on the LT, I could ride at 65 psi but I'd
rather inflate to 70-80.

Thanks

Mark

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Tyrone - 28 Jul 2004 06:02 GMT

> If I put LT tires with a D or E rating on my 16 stock wheels, will I
> be able to fully inflate the LTs?
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> Mark

If your stock wheel (rim) is rated to only 65 psi, do not go over that
limit. Just because you "would rather" inflate to 70-80 psi, or because
the tire says that is the max pressure, does not mean you are at the
correct pressure for that tire, under your load condition. Check the
tire manufactures inflation chart. Running over-inflated will reduce
tread life and stopping distance. Accordingly, it can also reduce your
expected life span.

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Joe G - 29 Jul 2004 19:47 GMT

well said...

> > If I put LT tires with a D or E rating on my 16 stock wheels, will I
> > be able to fully inflate the LTs?
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> tread life and stopping distance. Accordingly, it can also reduce your
> expected life span.

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