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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by JEEP THRILLS
80 and the tire will last alot longer, will be a bit stiffer but you're in a jeep. the main reason for the high pressure is because the tire has a load rating and it can only handle this load at 80
At 80 psi , the center tread on those tires will wear out very fast, on a 2 or 4 door JK, I dont understand how you think or could tell someone that it will last longer
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Running mine at 32 PSI...I think 80 PSI Don't think so...
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 06:13 AM
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I have 35" Toyo's, I run 34 psi.
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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305/70/r16 KM2 and I run 30psi
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AZJeeper
Don't know which Toyo this is, but the Open Country M/T is Load Range E (stiff sidewalls to begin with) and the Max Load = 3,970 lbs at 80 PSI

You didn't say what JK you have, but the curb weight of the 2-door is 3,849 lbs. One tire at 80 PSI is enough to support the whole Jeep, so here are my helpful suggestions:

  • Sell three and run one at 80 PSI.
  • Run 4 at 80 PSI and haul 12,000 lbs of cargo.
  • Lower the pressure to about 20 PSI and do the chalk test to find the best running pressure.
That's one mighty over-built tire for a JK!!
I like the uni-jk idea. Could prove interesting off road.
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