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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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What is the correct tire pressure. On the tires it says max 44 psi and on the inside of the door it says 35psi. Which one should we go by?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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You are supposed to go by the tire pressure listed by the manufacturer of the vehicle on the inside of the driver's door. That will usually give you the best wear on the tires.

I have been running the recommended pressure in my tires and have been very pleased with the wear so far. I have just under 14,000 miles on the truck and the wear is excellent and even.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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I run mine at 35psi
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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Mine had 37 in them when I picked it up.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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I was wondering this as well. I have mine at the recommended 35 PSI, but everytime I see the front tires I feel as if they look like they are running low.

I know its probably just the weight of the engine sitting on them and the grade where its parked most of the time but I can't help seeing them as looking like they are starting to lose pressure so I end up checking them every couple days.

My 2 previous Rams front tires never looked quite as low as these do
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Which size? 20s or 17s.They are very different tires.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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I assume they're talking about 20's since mine say 44psi and recommended 35. BTW they do look low on the front end.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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I know I'm a 3rd Gen-er (sorry) , but I upped my pressure in the fronts to 37 and keep the rear at 35. Nothing in the bed, 275/60/20 OEM tires.

I felt like the rear bounced more with 37. So I put it back to 35.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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I always run my tires about 5 psi less than what the tire says. I stopped trusting the car manufacturer after all the trouble with the ford suv's blowing tires about ten years ago. The tire companies are the ones building the tires not dodge.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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Running tires at a low pressure is not safe, nor is running at full unless carrying a load. Call the dealer ask them LOL
 
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