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rdesrosiers
Dodge Dakota
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12/04/2005
19:08:47
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i have stock goodyear tires on my V6 straight cab with a curtis plow.
anyone have an educated guess on what the tire pressure should be in the front and or the rear tires?
i filled them as specified on the tire and noticed a lot less traction during our storm today.
thanks
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drhemi76
Dodge Dakota
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12/05/2005
01:00:53
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Try 28-30 psi. Don't forget to put a little weight in the back.
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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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12/05/2005
04:21:07
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I've never had any problems with following the manufacturers recommendation. I usually put a few extra pounds in the front because of the added weight of the engine.
i've noticed that is what shops do with every set of tires I have had installed on all vehicles my wife and myself have owned.
- Dan M
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rdesrosiers
Dodge Dakota
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12/05/2005
16:20:55
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wow, 28-30 lbs, that sounds really low, but i will lower them and see if i feel a differance.
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OBIO3
Dodge Dakota
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12/07/2005
22:19:49
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I'm running 28 rear and 30 front > 4x4 5.2L > Never have a problem > I do haul a fully equiped camper (1185lbs) empty on long trips < Then I run 40 front and 45 rear > The tire stores tell you 35 around here and some higher > They're saying if you don't your tires wear wrong > Manufacturers go with higher pressure also now days > Was not so long ago the sujested air was in the area of 26-28 with no load > Used to be all about best ride > Now it's all about gas millage > Either way I have never seen a wear problem on my tires But I do notice a very nice differance in the ride running the lower pressures > That's my opinion only > So Many problems > So little time
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rdesrosiers
Dodge Dakota
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12/07/2005
23:27:55
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thanks, i am looking for best traction, i noticed with suggested psi, the dakota has very low traction. and with the plowing just around the corner, i played with the psi during the summer even though my tire guy set the psi (shouldn't have) anyways... i am attempting to find the best psi again, thanks for your help. (if it aint broken, dont fix it)
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zzark
Gen II
12/08/2005
08:15:16
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I have stock size, 215 75 15.
The recommended is 30 front, 35 rear.
But I do 30 for both.
You can't always listen to the mfg.
Remember the Firestone/Ford tire problems.
Part of the cause was Ford said the tire pressure should be 26 psi.
And that's too damn low.
zzark
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