BFG 265 70 17 E air pressure

rcotton · 05-27-2008, 05:50 PM

What air pressure do you use guys recommend for towing a 6000 pound trailer once or twice a week and driving to work on your BFG 265 70 17E on 2007 2500 5.9. I know what the book recommends. I would like to hear what the users have to say. Obviously MPG is a factor also.

theskippuh · 05-27-2008, 06:15 PM

I have the BFG 265/70/10 AllTerrain KO. They are D rated. I didn't think they made an E rated in this tire but great if they do. Mine are rated for 65#. I started out running them at 50# for the better ride and an even contact patch. They ride much better than the Michelins that came stock. I had the tires rotated and the mechanics filled them to 65#. I didn't know it but I immediately noticed about a 1MPG increase in my average MPG. I calcd it at refuel and show nuff I gained 1 MPG. I didn't think that tire pressure mattered that much but I have kept them at 65# ever since. I regularly tow a 7000# boat and 8000# trailer w/tractor on board.

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***Brentc*** · 05-27-2008, 06:36 PM

2nd that, i would do around 60-65#

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AllanP · 05-29-2008, 02:47 PM

Do whatever pressure is stamped on the tire by the mfg.

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theskippuh Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts theskippuh's Truck Pics	Load range E? I have the BFG 265/70/10 AllTerrain KO. They are D rated. I didn't think they made an E rated in this tire but great if they do. Mine are rated for 65#. I started out running them at 50# for the better ride and an even contact patch. They ride much better than the Michelins that came stock. I had the tires rotated and the mechanics filled them to 65#. I didn't know it but I immediately noticed about a 1MPG increase in my average MPG. I calcd it at refuel and show nuff I gained 1 MPG. I didn't think that tire pressure mattered that much but I have kept them at 65# ever since. I regularly tow a 7000# boat and 8000# trailer w/tractor on board. __________________ 06'/White/2500/SLT/5.9L/48RE/3.73/4x4/SRW/ Bone Stock 93 Ford Bronco/351W/32X12.5 Goodyear AT/S 00' Cobia 220WA w/Yamaha 225 ox66 00' Polaris Sportsman 500 HO

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05-27-2008, 06:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Brentc* BowChickaBowWow Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lucy Anna Posts: 1,069 Thanks: 26 Thanked 34 Times in 29 Posts Brentc's Truck Pics	2nd that, i would do around 60-65# __________________ 07, 5.9, 3500 , Smarty, CAI, 2" Leveling Kit, 22.5 Alcoas w/255/70 Goodyears, 6" dual Miters, Smoked Out... More to come with a little bit of

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AllanP Diesel Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 648 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts AllanP's Truck Pics	Do whatever pressure is stamped on the tire by the mfg. __________________ '99 3500 QC SLT Laramie, 4x4 auto trans, Bluechip vp Suncoast VB, TSC 89% TC, DDP stg 2 inj, Edge w/Attitude, Raptor lp, Glacier F/W Separator, 4" Str8t Exhaust, High Flow Intake, Ats manifold, 62/14/65turbo. Amsoil dual filters. Dual Fans. Non 53. Original owner.