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Old 15-11-2006, 10:16 PM   #1
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Default recommended tyre pressures?

I dont have a manual so..
I have a AU2 ute, cab chassis. Tyres are low progile 17 inch jobs. What pressure should I have them at. Every day there wil soon be big weight in the back reguarly...

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Old 15-11-2006, 10:52 PM   #2
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There was a pretty good discussion on the topic of tyre pressures - have a look at this thread:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=44748
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Old 15-11-2006, 10:56 PM   #3
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Quick answer is around 36psi for 17 in a 45 profile.
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Old 15-11-2006, 11:25 PM   #4
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The guys at the ford dealership i got my last alignment done at said 38 all round, but my mate in spare parts there has an xr ute and he recommends 38 front, 36 rear (unloaded)
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Old 16-11-2006, 12:11 AM   #5
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36 minimum, 38 for normal cruising and 40 with a load is what I use (17s). Add 1 to 2 psi for every inch you go up in size.
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