What Air Pressure For 22's?

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Old 11-06-2005, 11:51 AM
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Question What Air Pressure For 22's?

I'm finally going to get my new rims & tires mounted on my truck! I'll be running 305/40/22 BFGoodrich g-Force KDW's on American Racing Equipment Magnet rims.

For all you guys who are running 22's on your truck, what tire pressure are going with?

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Old 11-06-2005, 12:23 PM
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Air pressure ain't rocket science. Regardless of what size tire, my personal advice would be the same. Look at the side of the friggin tire for the Max. air pressure, then subtract 10%. This is a perfectly good starting point and most people will never need to make any further adjustments.

For people who flunked 5th grade math:
Max. 35 psi, use 32.5 psi
Max. 44 psi, use 40 psi
Max. 50 psi, use 45 psi

Different vehicles, different tires and different loads may call for adjustments up or down. But if you don't know, the rule of thumb above will work.
 
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Old 11-06-2005, 07:27 PM
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The max psi listed on the sidewall is for heavy towing/hauling. I run 40psi in my Falkens. The shop that installed them put 50 psi in them and the road very rough.
 
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I have set my General tires at 44lb front and rear. I seems to be the best mix of comfort and performance. My max is 51lb.
 
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Old 11-07-2005, 12:09 AM
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Thanks for the input, guys!

The maximum pressure for the BF Goodrich tires is listed as 50 PSI, so I'll try around 42 PSI to start, and adjust up or down as needed. I won't be doing any towing with my truck, but will play around with the air pressure until it seems to suit my driving style!

 



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