P1000 15"wheels air pressure

[gullyjumper]

Just changed over to 15" wheels with lite truck all terrain tires so what air pressure do I need to go with ?

 

[Rayger143]

I run 14psi with 14” 8 ply tires. You’re gonna get a lot of different answers on this as all tires are different. You may have to experiment and figure out what is best for you

 

[CID]

Beadlocks or not?, big difference in what you can get away with. Riding style also enters into the equation. One of our members ran 8 lbs. on stock wheels for a couple thousand miles with no problems. I got uncomfortable at 12 lbs. because sometimes I ride like my hair's on fire and come down hard on a front tire. Note that I'm in a Talon fwiw, but weights are similar. I'm running 8 front, 9 rear with beadlocks and the guys I ride with swear I'm way too high for our slow rock crawling. But I swear that, once a day at least, I'm hitting the rim.

There is no answer, pick a number, give it a try.

 

[packer58]

Yep, no right answer to your question. Lots of variables, start out at 12-15 lbs and experiment .....

 

[Robobrainiac]

I have the Achilles Desert Hawk MT 30x9.50r15 on non bead lock wheels, and I run 10 PSI in all 4. If I go over 12 they start to ride really stiff/rough. I do not trail with my Achilles.

 

[gullyjumper]

I don't run bead locks but thanks for all your help.

 

[BWAF]

With bead lock I run 9 in front 11 in rear

 

[HBarlow]

The best way to determine correct inflation is to find a level stretch of blacktop pavement or driveway. using a bucket of water and a rag, wet each tire tread then slowly move the machine onto dry pavement and inspect the footprint left by each tire.

Alternatively, slowly drive each tire through a wet spot or puddle then inspect the foot print of each tire on dry pavement.

The footprint should show the full tread width of your tires. If over inflated, only the tread center will print. If underinflated, the tread center will not leave a clear print.

Adjust tire pressure accordingly and try again.

 

[packer58]

@HBarlow

"If overinflated, the tread center will not leave a clear print."

I think you meant to say under-inflated ............ Good points

 

[HBarlow]

@HBarlow

"If overinflated, the tread center will not leave a clear print."

I think you meant to say under-inflated ............ Good points

You are correct. I must have had a senior moment.

I corrected it.

 

[Mountain Whiskey]

The best way to determine correct inflation is to find a level stretch of blacktop pavement or driveway. using a bucket of water and a rag, wet each tire tread then slowly move the machine onto dry pavement and inspect the footprint left by each tire.

Alternatively, slowly drive each tire through a wet spot or puddle then inspect the foot print of each tire on dry pavement.

The footprint should show the full tread width of your tires. If over inflated, only the tread center will print. If underinflated, the tread center will not leave a clear print.

Adjust tire pressure accordingly and try again.

Hahaha! Were you a Jeep guy before? We did that or drew chalk lines across the tire to see what rubbed off. Your wet tread method would be best with the aggressive utv tires though.