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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 3:58 PM
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Default Towing tire pressure

I have searched the owners manual, but I can't seem to find any information on this. My normal tire pressure is 35 PSI. I was wondering when I am towing do I need to have more pressure on the rear tires. If so, how much?

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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 7:09 PM
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I tow a 3500lbs trailer along with a smaller trailer. I never change my tire pressure and I have never had any issue.
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 7:22 PM
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Forgot to mention that I have LT rated tires Maxxis H/T. I am currently running 35 PSI as stated on the door jam.

I am towing a travel trailer @ GMW 7100 Lbs.
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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i don't think it would matter as long as all the tires are the same PSI.. we tow a camper and we usually don't even check tire pressure unless they look low.
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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Tire pressure won't matter because the only weight you are adding to the vehicle is the tongue weight which is typically less then 300lbs...
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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That is a really good question to ask thou....
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