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PSI on GY Duratracs?

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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Eeepj
I drive alot on the highway. Do you run them that low all the time? Maybe I will let some more air out.
80psi is the max when loaded or towing . Best thing to do is a chalk test and get your tread wear flat. You'll prolly fall somewhere between 28-35 psi.
If I take a long trip, I bump mine to 30psi, otherwise I run 26-28 all year round.
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Eeepj
I drive alot on the highway. Do you run them that low all the time? Maybe I will let some more air out.
That is just the MAX PSI for the tire. You should be in the 26 to 35 PSI range depending on the weight of your jeep. Do a chalk test.
Get a piece of side walk chalk rub it over the width of the tred. Drive the vehicle for a 100 ft. or so. If the chalk is on the side of the tred it is over inflated. If it is on the center and gone on the sides it is under inflated.

The width of the rim will come into play also.
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 08:13 AM
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Thanks, I'll try the chalk test. Sorry for the stupid question but I assume I just put some chalk on the tire and drive it awhile to see where it rubs off
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 07BLUEJK

That is just the MAX PSI for the tire. You should be in the 26 to 35 PSI range depending on the weight of your jeep. Do a chalk test.
Get a piece of side walk chalk rub it over the width of the tred. Drive the vehicle for a 100 ft. or so. If the chalk is on the side of the tred it is over inflated. If it is on the center and gone on the sides it is under inflated.

The width of the rim will come into play also.
Thanks, I was typing up the message and you already answered it
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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My rig is stock as far as armour. Chalk test started at 35 and 28-30 got me even wear on my 285's
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