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    Default '95 'Burb tire pressures?

    '95 Suburban...200,000 miles...door jam sticker is faded and I can't read the recommended tire pressures. Anybody know the numbers? Thanks in advance for any help!

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    1999 Suburban 2500K:



    Tire size: 245 75 16

    Front: 55psi
    Rear: 80psi


    [eighty!?? wow!]
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    It depends on the tires that you are using. check the side wall on your tires for the manufactures recommendations.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Springthing View Post
    1999 Suburban 2500K:



    Tire size: 245 75 16

    Front: 55psi
    Rear: 80psi


    [eighty!?? wow!]
    Wow, 80 psi just seems like asking for trouble if you hit a pot hole or something.

    I usually go with 10% - 15% less than the max load with the truck empty.
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    55 psi all around
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    Quote Originally Posted by ct9a View Post
    Wow, 80 psi just seems like asking for trouble if you hit a pot hole or something.

    I usually go with 10% - 15% less than the max load with the truck empty.

    I was just reading what was on the sticker in the doorjamb!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Springthing View Post
    I was just reading what was on the sticker in the doorjamb!
    I figured you got that from your truck or manual from your comment, I'm just shocked its so high. I'll have to go see what mine is in the morning.
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