02 Feb 07, 08:20 pm
You should be able to reduce odd wear patterns with that tire/wheel combo by reducing air pressure to the point of having an even contact patch. Easiest way to check is get sidewalk chaulk and mark a line across the tire. Drive in a dry asphault parking lot a 100' or so and check the line. If it wears in the middle more than the outsides reduce pressure, add pressure if it wears on the outsides more than the middle. I imagine it would be closer to 15-18psi for that wide of a tire. Also narrow rim will lower the risk of popping a bead.
Of couse this check might have to wait until winter is over, but it worked for me. My 35x12.5's mounted on 15x8's are at 16 psi and I have excellent traction in 2wd. I haven't used 4wd this winter since my front drive shaft is bent. I keep the hubs unlocked to reduce vibes.
Of couse this check might have to wait until winter is over, but it worked for me. My 35x12.5's mounted on 15x8's are at 16 psi and I have excellent traction in 2wd. I haven't used 4wd this winter since my front drive shaft is bent. I keep the hubs unlocked to reduce vibes.
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