2018 Gen 2 Tire Pressure

[rtmozingo]

I found 42/38 to be the best compromise of ride and mpg. Mpg drops fast you go much lower like 38/34

I dropped maybe .4 going from 38 to 36 front and 32 rear. Still loose traction in the rear all the time tho - from my research it seems more and more like the fault of the stock tires. We'll see when I get new ones.

 

[bo1966]

mine had 50 when I picked it up. Not sure why the dealership's do this. The PSI on the tire only gives the max the tire is rated for, not what you're supposed to run. I do 38 cold and they heat to 40. Feels perfect on the street

 

[Lasercat]

The dealer doesn't set the pressure that high, they're shipped to the dealer that way. I believe it has something to do with they way vehicles are shipped from the factory - makes it easier/safer to tie the vehicles down to the trailer or something. The dealer is supposed to air the tires down to normal pressure after receiving them, but that doesn't always happen.

 

[bo1966]

Mine didn't get the memo. I watched them inflate them while washing it before I drove it off. I checked the pressure before leaving the dealership and had them set it right

 

[Driver]

It's like a bike tire. Always warrant a check and inflate if necessary

I'm running 40 psi to no ill effect but I haven't tried lower yet. Honestly I'm concerned to mess up the treadwear on the BFGs going into the low 30s.

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[Raptorguy1]

It's like a bike tire. Always warrant a check and inflate if necessary

I'm running 40 psi to no ill effect but I haven't tried lower yet. Honestly I'm concerned to mess up the treadwear on the BFGs going into the low 30s.

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Mine were at 41 when I got it and I've lowered them to 39.

 

[JustBillin]

The dealer doesn't set the pressure that high, they're shipped to the dealer that way. I believe it has something to do with they way vehicles are shipped from the factory - makes it easier/safer to tie the vehicles down to the trailer or something. The dealer is supposed to air the tires down to normal pressure after receiving them, but that doesn't always happen.

It's a really heavy vehicle with "C" rated balloon size tires. I would imagine that Ford is just being cautious after what happened with the Explorer and Firestone tires many years ago.

FYI- I initially dropped my tires down to 38 PSI like the door jam said and the dealer aired them back up to 44+ PSI after my first oil change for some reason.

 

[Booth9999]

I dropped maybe .4 going from 38 to 36 front and 32 rear. Still loose traction in the rear all the time tho - from my research it seems more and more like the fault of the stock tires. We'll see when I get new ones.

This is where I’m at, Offroad it seems to be quit a bit smoother but on road is like riding on marshmallows.

 

[CUinBama]

Holy smokes, what a difference a dozen PSI makes! Brought my new 2018 home yesterday...thought it was a little squirrelly on the bumps, and know I know why: the dealership had it set at 50psi! Took it down to 38/39 today and like a whole new (new!) truck.

 

[singh3204]

would you bother changing any of these tire pressures?