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Jul 29, 2008

Blackhawk

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How far can I air down...

... when I go wheelin with 285/75R16's on stock rims? I probably will encounter some large rocks next week and was just wondering.

Jul 29, 2008

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As low as you want

Nah seriously, I aint got a clue probly 10-15psi less than your runnin now

Jul 29, 2008

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10 to 15 psi you should be safe anything lower and you will chance losing a bead. I ran my 285's mounted on stock sport trac wheels down to 12psi with out any problems.

Jul 29, 2008

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cool thnkx

Jul 29, 2008

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I would go about 15 psi, I would lower mine to 20 psi

Jul 29, 2008

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Originally Posted by casfz1

10 to 15 psi you should be safe anything lower and you will chance losing a bead. I ran my 285's mounted on stock sport trac wheels down to 12psi with out any problems.

what chad said.

Jul 29, 2008

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^^^what all them said. Might invest in on-board air as well. When i wheel in the snow, i usually air down to 10-12.

Jul 29, 2008

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ABSOLUTLY NO LESS then 15 psi. If you go any lower you risk damaging the tire.

Jul 29, 2008

Seahawk

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jon, it might be kinda hard to air back up when ur up north though so you might not want to air down too much.

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ftw

i've had mine down to 10-12, but my tires are quite a bit wider than the rim compared to what your running

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ABSOLUTLY NO LESS then 15 psi. If you go any lower you risk damaging the tire.

well damn we've got Mr. Tire tech at costco on the line.. listen to him

it all depends on how you treat them too, but yes.. you 'risk' damaging them. thats what tire warrantys are for

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it all depends on how you treat them too, but yes.. you 'risk' damaging them. thats what tire warrantys are for

Good luck getting a warentee claim on 4 tires with damaged sidewalls. Also have fun when that thing blows out on you at 70MPH.

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no problemo
the way manager said it is "all i know is you ran them too low for too long"

and my buddy pins his tires between rocks and slash's the sidewalls all the time and gets new tires.