Re: '98 Continental Tire Pressure
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:48 am
Brian,
Actually the inflation recommendation on your GVWR plaque says something very different than recommended PSI.
What is says is correct inflation PSI IF, REPEAT IF EACH AXLE IS LOADED TO ITS GAWR and you are on the OE size/weight rating tires.
Safari's are well known to be light on the front axle. Over-inflation on the front axle leads to rough ride and "darty" handling.
Best answer is still (and always has been) to weight your coach axles when loaded as you travel. Individual wheel position weights are best then use the heavier wheel position on each axle to go to your inflation table. Axle weights are easy to get-- at most truck stops but ASSUME that you have perfect left/right weight distribution.
Then use your tire manufacturer's Inflation table to determine the correct minimum PSI. Add a little cushion to that minimum
Actually the inflation recommendation on your GVWR plaque says something very different than recommended PSI.
What is says is correct inflation PSI IF, REPEAT IF EACH AXLE IS LOADED TO ITS GAWR and you are on the OE size/weight rating tires.
Safari's are well known to be light on the front axle. Over-inflation on the front axle leads to rough ride and "darty" handling.
Best answer is still (and always has been) to weight your coach axles when loaded as you travel. Individual wheel position weights are best then use the heavier wheel position on each axle to go to your inflation table. Axle weights are easy to get-- at most truck stops but ASSUME that you have perfect left/right weight distribution.
Then use your tire manufacturer's Inflation table to determine the correct minimum PSI. Add a little cushion to that minimum