Wack99
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There you go.Please cite your Firestone source or provide a link as I would like to review this information and adjust my tire pressure - thank you.
There you go.Please cite your Firestone source or provide a link as I would like to review this information and adjust my tire pressure - thank you.
That's a big one. How much does it weigh?Because I have to tow this beast of a home. First diesel truck & coming from a Ford Ranger, quite the change.
You lower your tires 2 or 3 psi at a time while watching the read contact patch. Once it gets all the way accross the tread you stop. About 50 psi rear and 65 psi front for the cummins.I'd like to caution members that lowering the air pressure may ruin the tires, it happened to me with my 94 2500HD 360 gasser. I lost a set of the OE Goodyear tires from under inflation trying to smooth out the ride. I now run the front tires at 75 psi and the rear at 65 psi. A member of another site that drove and rode in my 3500 complained a lot of the ride, while trying to convince me to lower the pressure to recommended weight to pressure ratio. My comment back to him was "if you pay for my tires, I'll lower the pressure". I'm not claiming that will destroy the tires, I'm claiming that I lost a set to under inflation and won't make the same mistake.
Just because you've been lucky don't blame the operator for chryslers poor transmissions. I am only in a 3500 because thr 66rfe in my 2500 was losing 5th and 6th gear. At a grand total of 71000 miles and all but 3500 of those were empty truck.I have to believe those with 68rf trans issues contribute to such by how the drive. In 6 trucks from 2015 to now, I've never had any transmission issues with 90% of all miles being in excess of 10K# on the hitch. My 2017 Laramie 2500 had 420k miles without any trans issues.
If you currently have a 2500 and on the fence about moving up, get the AirLift wireless bags and you won't unhappy.
My 2013 RAM 2500 had 125k without issues. 30% pulling 12k 5th wheel trailer. Frequently in the NC/TN/WV mountains.Just because you've been lucky don't blame the operator for chryslers poor transmissions. I am only in a 3500 because thr 66rfe in my 2500 was losing 5th and 6th gear. At a grand total of 71000 miles and all but 3500 of those were empty truck.
Not sure why your tires were ruined with lower pressure. I have had both Firestone and Michelin tires on my 3500 SRW Diesel. The manufacturer provides a chart showing the recommended air pressure for the amount of weight being applied. When not towing our 5th wheel trailer, the load on the rear axle is 3520 pounds (1760 per tire). I run the back tires at 50 PSI. Makes a big difference in the ride. See chart attached. According to Firestone, at 50 PSI, the Load limit per tire is 2840 - so I am well within the specs. So, I am not sure this qualifies as "under inflated.I'd like to caution members that lowering the air pressure may ruin the tires, it happened to me with my 94 2500HD 360 gasser. I lost a set of the OE Goodyear tires from under inflation trying to smooth out the ride. I now run the front tires at 75 psi and the rear at 65 psi. A member of another site that drove and rode in my 3500 complained a lot of the ride, while trying to convince me to lower the pressure to recommended weight to pressure ratio. My comment back to him was "if you pay for my tires, I'll lower the pressure". I'm not claiming that will destroy the tires, I'm claiming that I lost a set to under inflation and won't make the same mistake.
I was not happy with Firestone E rated tires on my 2500. Will not put them on my 3500 DRW. Michelins or Toyo's will be on my truck when it is time.Not sure why your tires were ruined with lower pressure. I have had both Firestone and Michelin tires on my 3500 SRW Diesel. The manufacturer provides a chart showing the recommended air pressure for the amount of weight being applied. When not towing our 5th wheel trailer, the load on the rear axle is 3520 pounds (1760 per tire). I run the back tires at 50 PSI. Makes a big difference in the ride. See chart attached. According to Firestone, at 50 PSI, the Load limit per tire is 2840 - so I am well within the specs. So, I am not sure this qualifies as "under inflated.
I have had Six different Ram 2500 trucks from my initial SLT to Bighorn, Laramie and a Laramie Longhorn in the past five years for my Marine business. The 2500 is one of the best trucks ever and I love the coil spring rear suspension. For my newest truck, I wanted more and plan to keep it for a while, so I opted for the Mega Cab DRW 3500 Limited. I checked everything I could on the option list and looking forward to taking deliver in a week. I just hope the 4.10 gears are not going to kill the cruise speed on the freeway too much.
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Because I have to tow this beast of a home. First diesel truck & coming from a Ford Ranger, quite the change.
Tire shop explained why, don't remember the exact conversation, thats enough for me. I was given that chart of Firestone tires, as posted I'm not willing to go lower than posted, my choice.Not sure why your tires were ruined with lower pressure. I have had both Firestone and Michelin tires on my 3500 SRW Diesel. The manufacturer provides a chart showing the recommended air pressure for the amount of weight being applied. When not towing our 5th wheel trailer, the load on the rear axle is 3520 pounds (1760 per tire). I run the back tires at 50 PSI. Makes a big difference in the ride. See chart attached. According to Firestone, at 50 PSI, the Load limit per tire is 2840 - so I am well within the specs. So, I am not sure this qualifies as "under inflated.