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Brockx · 03-25-2014, 10:52 AM

Anyone know the pressure rating for the 1987/97 16 inch wheels. I just read a post about Cooper having the 235/85r16 in 10ply, and had also seen Toyo with the same product.

The Toyo rated the tire at 120 psi.

subford · 03-25-2014, 10:58 AM

The tire rating is "E".
Tire pressure max is 80psi.

Arizona · 03-25-2014, 11:13 AM

Good thing to know. It should be stamped on the spare wheel (easy to see) also. My 2001 is stamped 115 (that's cold) but that's a 19.5 wheel. My xze tires are max load pressure at 120. I keep them at 110.
Good luck

Brockx · 03-25-2014, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by subford

The rating is "E".
Tire pressure max is 80psi.

Guess I expected the rim rating to be something higher than a tire rating. Toyo rates the "E" tire at 80 psi. So all 16" wheels are limited to 80? Are the Ford wheels stamped as such 80#?

subford · 03-25-2014, 11:18 AM

The Ford wheels say 80psi COLD on them.

chucksel · 04-02-2014, 07:18 PM

What's the advantages (or disadvantages) of running them up to just below max cold pressure? I've always done it just because I am lazy. |

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donandmax · 04-25-2014, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by chucksel

What's the advantages (or disadvantages) of running them up to just below max cold pressure? I've always done it just because I am lazy. |

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I run mine @ 65lbs. Anything more and you'll shake the fillings out of your teeth and the dashboard will probably come down in your lap. These F 53 chassis are rough ridin as hell. (not enough weight as in a diesel)

subford · 04-25-2014, 02:58 PM

Note that low air pressure is what makes the tire blow out after over heating.

stisdal · 04-25-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by donandmax

I run mine @ 65lbs. Anything more and you'll shake the fillings out of your teeth and the dashboard will probably come down in your lap. These F 53 chassis are rough ridin as hell. (not enough weight as in a diesel)

1997 F-53/460 - 1998 coach; I run 70 (cold) in the front, and 65 in the rear. (no tag) Check your weight, then run what the tire manufacturer says for that given weight. I would rather be too high than too low !!

Balance the tires, get good shocks, and it will run smooth!