Towing Tire pressure

[SxViper]

Ok so I am heading to Ohio on thursday and want to know what I should set my tire PSI at? This is a 2500HD LB CC with a 6.0 towing a pop that weighs 3,000 with a hitch weight of about 350... What pressure do you guys run at?

[mhraracing]

I run 50 front and 55 rear when towing my Mustang with a single open trailer. Seems to work pretty well.

[Shaners]

That pop-up shouldn't make much difference at all... I run 50 psi on all 4 corners, unless I'm towing my 8k+ lb travel trailer. Then I bump up the rears.

 

If you're carrying a bunch of stuff in the bed of your truck, I'd run 50 frt and 55 rear.

[GMCTech]

Even towing, you should use the door post pressure.

I think on yours is 60F / 80R

 

Hope this helps.

[mhraracing]

Umm...no disrespect.....but have you driven a truck empty with 60 f and 80 r ?? Rides like its always on a washboard and the centers of the rear tires will wear away much faster then the sides. Ive "chalked" my tires and found that the best wear pattern is between 45 and 55 both Front and rear.

 

I agree if you are towing something very heavy that 60 F and 80 R will work - but I dont consider 3000# to be heavy for our trucks.

[01silverado2500]

I tow a 25' 5th wheel, I run 60 front and 70-75 rear when towing. Empty, my tire shop recomended to run 45 all around to get better wear on my tires.