Tire Pressure - Sprinter Van

frohbego

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So I did a CAT scale here is all the info.... Still not sure how to figure out the new tire pressure.... Please help. Thanks!

Model: Sprinter
Type: Crew
Year : 2021
Wheel Base: 144
Series: 2500

// CAT SCALE
STEER AXLE: 2940 LB
DRIVE AXLE: 3100 LB
GROSS WEIGHT: 6040 LB

NEW TIRES //
BFG K02 245/70-R17
MAX LOAD SINGLE 3000LBS
MAX LOAD DUAL 2755 LBS
E 119/116
MAX 80 PSI

WHEELS //
METHOD 701 MATTE BLACK
Load Rating 3640 lbs
Wheel Offset 50 mm
Size 17" x 7.5"
Bolt Pattern 6×130
Back Spacing 6.200
Bore 84.1

STOCK TIRE // INFO
245/75-R16
E 120/116
FRONT 320lPa, 46PSI
REAR 480kPa, 70PSI
MAX 80 PSI
 

IdaSHO

IDACAMPER
Toyo has an inflation guide worth consulting.


For LT245/70-R17 it shows that even at only 35psi they are rated at 1690 lbs per tire.
At 40PSI they are rated at 1855 lbs, 45PSI, 2010 lbs

Personally, Id start at 40PSI front and rear and watch wear.
 

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