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Goodyear DuraTrac 285 70/R17 Air Pressure

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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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Default Goodyear DuraTrac 285 70/R17 Air Pressure

Curious, what are the fellow Duratrac 285 70/17 owners running for air pressure levels? I'm looking for the pressure that I'd run for regular, street use - not off road.

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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by seanka79
Curious, what are the fellow Duratrac 285 70/17 owners running for air pressure levels? I'm looking for the pressure that I'd run for regular, street use - not off road.

Thanks in advance!
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I have mine set at 34 right now. The tire place inflated them to 52 and it was riding so rough. Checked the pressure, saw 52 and immediately lowered them. It rides much better now. The general consensus, is anywhere from 38-35 depending what you like.

Edit: just realized you're running a different size. Doubt it makes much of a difference.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by seanka79
Curious, what are the fellow Duratrac 285 70/17 owners running for air pressure levels? I'm looking for the pressure that I'd run for regular, street use - not off road.

Thanks in advance!
Sean
What's it say on your drivers door jam, that. (35?)
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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I'm running them on a 16 inch rim, 35-38 is the perfect street range for comfort, tires wear better too. I ran then at 50-52 when I first got them, unless you like a stiff louder ride I would not suggest it.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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I am running 36 on the road and 18 off.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusman161
I'm running them on a 16 inch rim, 35-38 is the perfect street range for comfort, tires wear better too. I ran then at 50-52 when I first got them, unless you like a stiff louder ride I would not suggest it.
Not to mention terrible wear issues and poor handling.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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I run 28psi.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:23 PM
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33 psi in mine.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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I ran 34psi when I had them, did me good and kept even wear.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ECHO
Do a Chalk test and see hopw your set-up is , start at 30 psi & work your way up or down until you have all rubber (Tread) hitting the road.. I run my 35's at 26-28 psi
Works great!
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