Inflation pressure for BFG TKO's

[Andynator]

What's a good inflation pressure to run on the BFG's, for best wear?

When I was at the tire shop a couple of weeks ago having them re-mounted onto steel wheels, they ran the pressure up to 50 psi. I think they got confused by the load rating on the tire or something.

Anyway, I took them back down to about 35 (ride much better) but I was wondering if something closer to 40 - 42 would be better for wear.

Maybe a poll?

Thanks
Andy

 

[Ry' N Jen]

What's a good inflation pressure to run on the BFG's, for best wear?

When I was at the tire shop a couple of weeks ago having them re-mounted onto steel wheels, they ran the pressure up to 50 psi. I think they got confused by the load rating on the tire or something.

Anyway, I took them back down to about 35 (ride much better) but I was wondering if something closer to 40 - 42 would be better for wear.

Maybe a poll?

Thanks
Andy

I know that when I have mounted tires, I usually over inflated them at first to help set the bead!
Then lower the pressure to where I want it.
36-38 psi is where I run on our KJ.
But that will likely change in two weeks time when I get proper off road tires.
Remember that if they are to hard, they will wear the centre portion of the tire tread down faster.
I think it's best to just play with it until you find the ride you want.
That's how I do it anyway!

 

[kj924]

I ran mine at 35 psi cold, and they wore nice and even. They were also E ply, so they ran rough over potholes anyways, but I didn't want any more pressure than what I ran.

 

[Dave]

I ran 3 sets of BFG A/T's on different trucks before I had the KJ. I played around with the TP running either 35 or 38 pounds at different times. I found that 35 pounds seemed the best overall with my experience with them.

Dave

 

[Andynator]

Thanks everyone. More or less what I figured, I will run 36-38 for a few months and see how she goes...

Andy