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2008 2500hd factory tire pressure with 17" wheels

ramses355

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Hey guys, just picked up a set of the optional 17" wheels with 265/70-17 tires for my 2500hd. Previously had the 245/75-16, can anyone check their door sticker and tell me what the factory recommendation

pressure front and rear is printed there? I think it's lower than the 16's. Thanks

ramses355 Enthusiast

ramses355

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Thanks stealthdriver. Sorry Blackout07, TPMS system only allows me to be within 25% of factory settings (2007.5 2500HD), but thats OK I always have my 2800lb camper on back.

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...don't think you want 35-40 in a 2500hd...

 

 

If you're towing or hauling, you definitely want 50+....but if it's basically a daily driver that doesn't see hauling duties, 35-40 is plenty and will give you a MUCH better ride. The trick is finding a happy point with the TPMS, or possibly reprograming the TPMS to accept a custom pressure range.

Doug_Scott Senior Enthusiast

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Running a tire at 40psi when it is supposed to be at 55psi is not a smart thing to do. The heavier tire construction will generate a lot more heat when run at a low pressure. You are asking for problems running the air too low.

That was the reason for the Firestone tire failures a few years ago. Ford said to run the tires at 25psi, Firestone wanted 35psi. The only reason Firestone accepted the blame was to keep their contract with Ford.

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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...don't think you want 35-40 in a 2500hd...

 

 

If you're towing or hauling, you definitely want 50+....but if it's basically a daily driver that doesn't see hauling duties, 35-40 is plenty and will give you a MUCH better ride. The trick is finding a happy point with the TPMS, or possibly reprograming the TPMS to accept a custom pressure range.

 

 

If you want 40lbs or less in a tire and a much better ride, then don't buy a 3/4 ton or bigger truck.

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