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35x12.50 R15 MTR w/Kevlar road tire pressure???

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Old 04-24-2012, 10:54 AM
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I run my gy mtr 35x12.50 r17s at 30 psi street, 15 when I'm wheeling.
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Old 04-24-2012, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mattyhfd
why so low? i no mx says 35..... but 28 seems a little low no? im running 30 right now......
Larger tires generally need less are to run properly.
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Originally Posted by mattyhfd
why so low? i no mx says 35..... but 28 seems a little low no? im running 30 right now......
Do a chalk test. You want to air them down until you have a flat contact patch and comfortable ride. For me, thats 28 lbs
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35x12.5 r15 what do you air down to when you wheel?
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35x12.5 r15 what do you air down to when you wheel?
10 psi with 8" rims and no beadlocks
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Old 05-27-2012, 08:59 AM
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Right now my 35x12.50/15 MTRs are at 30psi, think I may try going down to 28 though.

Off road, I run them as low as 12psi on a non bead lock wheel and have had no issues.
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I run my 35x12.50r15 mtr's at 32 on road and 14 on the trail. 10" rims and no bead locks.
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