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Problems with stoping in the rain even at slow speeds

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Old 11-23-2010, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Lomax-dtl
Well they have 42psi in em so that might be the problem.

bingo!! we have a winner


never inflate tires to the max pressure on the sidewall... always use the sticker on the door jamb of the vehicle as a reference.. and then if you're running larger tires than stock, you adjust from there...

FYI... i'm running 28 psi in my 35/12.50R17 MTR Kevlars on stock rims with good results...
Old 11-23-2010, 05:28 PM
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So would the tires being over inflated cause it to not stop well on wet roads?
Old 11-23-2010, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by genesbro
I would say no more than 28psi maybe 25psi.
I run 40 psi and do not have any issue's
Old 11-23-2010, 06:14 PM
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I have went down to 34 psi and it seems to drive better now that all the tread is on the ground now and also the ride is alittle better too
Old 11-23-2010, 06:32 PM
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awesome...

when over-inflated only the center of the tread is making contact with the pavement... hence poor traction...

you also noticed it doesn't ride like fred flintstone's car anymore now

plus your tires should last longer, too
Old 11-24-2010, 05:39 AM
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Thanks for your help
Old 11-24-2010, 09:03 AM
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Another mystery solved by the JK-Forum crew.

Well done guys...



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