Wha tire pressure for BFG A/T KO?
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12-13-2000, 10:33 PM
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Wha tire pressure for BFG A/T KO?
Hi all: I Finally got rid of the GY RT/S and replaced with the BFG AT KO (265/70/17)...The tire dealer suggested running the fronts at 40 psi and the rears at 37...What are you running them at?
I should note that most of my driving is on the road.
After the Firestone controversy it seems that running them at less than the recommended pressure (50 psi) is not a good idea...
Thoughts??? TIA
KK
I should note that most of my driving is on the road.
After the Firestone controversy it seems that running them at less than the recommended pressure (50 psi) is not a good idea...
Thoughts??? TIA
KK
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12-14-2000, 06:41 PM
Kearney5,
I have 265-75-16 on mine (BFG KO) I started with 50psi and it was way to rough so I backed it down to 40psi and they looked like their going flate so I increased to 42psi and their perfect for me--I put a set on my buddy's off raod and put them at 42 also.
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I have 265-75-16 on mine (BFG KO) I started with 50psi and it was way to rough so I backed it down to 40psi and they looked like their going flate so I increased to 42psi and their perfect for me--I put a set on my buddy's off raod and put them at 42 also.
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98 f150 4.6 auto 4x4 supercab-short box/bright red & black/6 disk cd changer/ dynomax cat back/k&n fipk/super chip/lund taillight covers/clear corner lens/factory fog lamps/pace edwards box cover/ultra wheels/LT265-75-16 BFG/ westin nerf bars/steel horse billit grill & bumper insert/reflex shocks/bosch plat. plus 4/accel wires/auto start/left hand grab handle/skidoo summit 700 high mark/FORD DEALERSHIP
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12-15-2000, 12:59 AM
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I would run about 32 to 35 PSI. That is what I have in my tires now. The 50 PSI is a little high. I wouldn't run them that high.
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1997 F-150 Lariat
Ext Cab Short Box
4x4 Off Road Package
3.55 Gears
265/75 R16 Uniroyal Laredo M/Ts
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If you're gonna stroke it, POWERSTROKE IT!!!
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1997 F-150 Lariat
Ext Cab Short Box
4x4 Off Road Package
3.55 Gears
265/75 R16 Uniroyal Laredo M/Ts
My 2 cents worth
If you're gonna stroke it, POWERSTROKE IT!!!
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12-16-2000, 08:53 PM
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kearney5,
I've kept my 265/75/16s (BFG ATs) at 32 psi for 25,000 miles. Rotated every 5,000 miles.
They have worn evenly and I still have 11/32" thread left. At 32 psi, they give you a comfortable ride on the road, and good traction off-road. I don't even air-down for loose sand. My 2 cents worth...
I've kept my 265/75/16s (BFG ATs) at 32 psi for 25,000 miles. Rotated every 5,000 miles.
They have worn evenly and I still have 11/32" thread left. At 32 psi, they give you a comfortable ride on the road, and good traction off-road. I don't even air-down for loose sand. My 2 cents worth...