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Old 10-11-2011, 11:55 PM
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Project Update

Got my new wheels and tires installed today. 18x9 Method Wheels with 275/70r18 BFG AT's. Rides great, definitely takes the bumps better then with the stock 20's.

Very happy with wheel offset and over all look.







Any thoughts on tire pressure with this set up. Thinking 45lbs in front and about 38lbs in rear empty then add as needed.

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Old 10-12-2011, 08:29 AM
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Pics are hard to see but from what I can see looks good.
 
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Old 10-12-2011, 09:10 AM
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Awesome!
 
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Old 11-18-2011, 12:26 AM
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dont run them that high. your truck weighs about 5,000 lbs so those tires will heat up causing that psi to rise. run them about 35-38 psi then 40 if theres weight or you're going to be towing. if you run those tires at a high psi you will wear down the center very quickly.
 
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Old 11-18-2011, 06:28 AM
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If you had Pirelli 20's for stock tires I'm not surprised at the ride you were getting. The Pirelli tires have a terribile ride compared to the stock 18" Michelins that came on my truck.
 
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Old 11-18-2011, 12:01 PM
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+1 on the 35 psi empty.
 
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Old 11-18-2011, 12:08 PM
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http://www.nitrogentiremachine.com/p..._inflation.htm

Go ahead and scroll down to the bottom in the "CHECKING TIRE FOOTPRINT WITH A CHALK LINE" section. That will give you the best psi for your truck with your tires
 
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Old 11-18-2011, 09:30 PM
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What did you do with your old wheels?
 
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Old 11-22-2011, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by azmidget91
http://www.nitrogentiremachine.com/p..._inflation.htm

Go ahead and scroll down to the bottom in the "CHECKING TIRE FOOTPRINT WITH A CHALK LINE" section. That will give you the best psi for your truck with your tires
+1, nice find and easy.
 



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