Basic question on tire pressures

[expat1000]

Hi,

I have an older Ford Ranger XLT 4X4, - not sure if the model numbers are the same in Asia, but it is your basic 2 door light pickup. It is rarely driven off road - usually on good quality blacktop, and unloaded.

The recommended tire pressure is 26/26 or 26/28 loaded. I have just bought some new Pirelli Scorpion A/T tires for it. The vehicle feels much better with higher tire pressures with these tires, - more controllable, quieter, more responsive steering with pressure as high as 35 all around. Based on this, in dry road conditions, would be it be advisable to increase pressures somewhat, if not to 35 then around 30 or so?

Thanks,

Peter

[EVH5150]

Many times the advised tire pressure for a vehicle and a tire are different, usually when you go with a tire size different than what came with the truck. Different tire brands may recommend different pressures also.
I would go with a pressure not exceeding what is rated on the tire, if that is what you are comfortable with

[EVH5150]

By the way, I noticed you're from Pattya Thailand. Did two port calls there while I was in the Navy. That's one helluva party there.

[expat1000]

Originally Posted by EVH5150

By the way, I noticed you're from Pattya Thailand. Did two port calls there while I was in the Navy. That's one helluva party there.

Hi,
The tire size is the same, but thanks - I will bump up the pressures a bit.

Pattaya is getting a little *too* wild or perhaps I am getting a little too old. It has at least doubled in size over the last 10 years, and since I first came here almost 30 years ago, well don't get me started on that! <G>

Thanks again,

Peter