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Old 05-16-2023, 12:01 AM   #21
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Can anyone explain the 'need' to add any percent over the recommended tire pressure? I have seen this referenced before and don't understand why some folks add pressure above what the charts or stickers require. I would never under inflate, I saw what that did to Ford and Firestone back in the late 90s. But when I bought my coach, CW had over inflated the tires and it was the harshest ride imagionable.

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Can anyone explain the 'need' to add any percent over the recommended tire pressure? I have seen this referenced before and don't understand why some folks add pressure above what the charts or stickers require. I would never under inflate, I saw what that did to Ford and Firestone back in the late 90s. But when I bought my coach, CW had over inflated the tires and it was the harshest ride imagionable.
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It depends on what the manufacture says. Get their load/pressure chart. That will tell you the correct answer.
I was actually looking for a common sense type answer. I know what I think was just wanting to know what others would think. I did the Goodyear Tire Inflation thing when I was newbie because of all the noise, talk and thread. But without even taking a weigh common sense told to me that I could not go ANY lower than 80 psi. My yellow sticker had 82 so that was history. If you look at Goodyear chart above in yellow is my current tires. Min is 80 and if I had enough weight on the chassis steer or drive I would be well beyond the safety limit.

Since I now have a toad, I have server weighs across the cat scale, I have learned that loaded I am only 17,000 lbs !!! So I have 6,000 lbs to play with for toad.

But today, my belief is that is you ANY tire that meets a certain specification and RV Mfg says 82 psi is all you need, then by supposition if you buy a higher rated tire in terms of load rating H versus G rating, 16 ply versus 14 ply, rated speed of 81 mph vs 75 mph you can run those tires at 82 psi as well, and perhaps get smooth ride.

I ask because I am considering buying another to put two of the H rated tires on the Steer. Long term ( 1 year from now) if they ride smooth at 82 psi I will replace them all with the H rated tires. Plus I like the 81 mph rating because it gives me more cushion than the Goodyear 75 mph.

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Heavier tires typically don't dissipate heat like, say, a 2 ply sidewall. More plies retain heat also.

I have always set inflation values to avoid under inflation. Excess heat leads to sidewall failure or tread separation.

Tuscany yellow sticker states 110 all around. Steering axle does require 110 psig. However, the drivers and tag don't. 90 psig is sufficient, and i run 100 since it rides very well and the tires run cool in high ambient temperatures.

Any time there is a significant heat wave, gators increase exponentially on roadways.
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Heavier tires typically don't dissipate heat like, say, a 2 ply sidewall. More plies retain heat also.

I have always set inflation values to avoid under inflation. Excess heat leads to sidewall failure or tread separation.

Tuscany yellow sticker states 110 all around. Steering axle does require 110 psig. However, the drivers and tag don't. 90 psig is sufficient, and i run 100 since it rides very well and the tires run cool in high ambient temperatures.

Any time there is a significant heat wave, gators increase exponentially on roadways.

Not sure, I get what you are saying for my question?

The higher rated tire (H) is actually 69 lbs whereas the Goodyear is 75 lbs.

Sounds like you are talking yellow sticker, but yellow sticker does not apply for question. Yes it applies to my current tires it says 82. Mfg also says my current tires should be no lower than 80. I am clear on that.


The question is with a new spare from different Mfg. On paper it seems to be better tire, can handle more load, more speed, lighter etc. The Max psi is 120, I am really trying to find out that IF I have to mount, does logic say running at 82 psi for the Non OEM spare tire make sense?

I may give the question up. The Non OEM Mfg only specifies Max weight and Max psi. I may never know until it is mounted on RV and I see what 82 psi looks like. It is very easy to eyeball a under inflated tire.
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I’ve read a bunch of posts here and other places and I’m still not clear on what to do.
Tire pressure data:
- sticker in cab says 82psi (2017 ACE 29.4)
- tires are Roadmaster RM170+ 245/70R19.5 Load range G
- Thor axle weights Front 7000, Rear 12000 (I’m well within that 6180/10620)
- calc’d tire load plus 5%
Front 3675 (Front axle weight/2 X 1.05 = Weight to look up in single wheel chart.)
Rear 3150 (Rear axle weight/4 x1.05 = Weight to look up in dual wheel chart.)
- Max pressure 110psi
- Cooper/Roadmaster Load Inflation table says
Front/single 85psi
Rear/dual 75psi
I’ve also read that you should never go below 80% of Max, which would be 88psi
I’ve been running at 90-94.
Think I’d have a smoother more comfortable ride at 88, or do you think I can go lower, even if it’s below that 80% of Max? Should I stick with 90-94 and deal with the rough ride? We were on I-55 Chicago to St Louis and man, rattle the teeth out of my head in spots.
Let me know what you think and what you do.

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Made you a pressure/axleload-capacity list with my determined maximum reserves build in, and given per axle, single for front, in front of cold psi, and dual for behind, behind cold psi.
So you dont need to do precalculations.

And calculated with even tighter formula then the in Europe officially used, wich is already pretty safe.

Gave it in steps of 2 psi.
Goes even as low as 22 psi, upto even 120 psi.
Will spare you te reasons and explanation in this post.
Your GAWR's and weighed axleloads behind the pressures given.

245/70R19.5
Maxl single 4540lbs AT 110psi max 75mph
Maxl Dual 4410lbs lowered it to 4300lbs, because only 1 loadindex step lower then single, and in Europe usualy 2, and US 3 or 4 loadindex steps lower.
So dont do precalculations, " ONLY" determine axleloads 99% acurate, your responcibility, and you did by weighing fully loaded, I think.

Single axle/ cold psi/Dual axleloadcapacity
1876 lbs/ 22 psi / 3553 lbs
2026 lbs/ 24 psi / 3837 lbs
2175 lbs/ 26 psi / 4120 lbs
2324 lbs/ 28 psi / 4402 lbs
2473 lbs/ 30 psi / 4683 lbs
2621 lbs/ 32 psi / 4963 lbs
2768 lbs/ 34 psi / 5243 lbs
2915 lbs/ 36 psi / 5521 lbs
3062 lbs/ 38 psi / 5799 lbs
3208 lbs/ 40 psi / 6076 lbs
3354 lbs/ 42 psi / 6352 lbs
3499 lbs/ 44 psi / 6627 lbs
3644 lbs/ 46 psi / 6902 lbs
3789 lbs/ 48 psi / 7177 lbs
3934 lbs/ 50 psi / 7451 lbs
4078 lbs/ 52 psi / 7724 lbs
4222 lbs/ 54 psi / 7997 lbs
4366 lbs/ 56 psi / 8269 lbs
4509 lbs/ 58 psi / 8541 lbs
4653 lbs/ 60 psi / 8812 lbs
4796 lbs/ 62 psi / 9083 lbs
4938 lbs/ 64 psi / 9353 lbs
5081 lbs/ 66 psi / 9623 lbs
5223 lbs/ 68 psi / 9892 lbs
5365 lbs/ 70 psi / 10162 lbs
5507 lbs/ 72 psi / 10430 lbs
5649 lbs/ 74 psi / 10699 lbs/DR 10620
5791 lbs/ 76 psi / 10967 lbs
5932 lbs/ 78 psi / 11234 lbs
6073 lbs/ 80 psi / 11502 lbs
6214 lbs/ 82 psi / 11769 lbs/FR 6180
6355 lbs/ 84 psi / 12036 lbs/DR GAWR 12000
6496 lbs/ 86 psi / 12302 lbs
6636 lbs/ 88 psi / 12568 lbs
6776 lbs/ 90 psi / 12834 lbs
6916 lbs/ 92 psi / 13099 lbs
7056 lbs/ 94 psi / 13364 lbs/FR 7000 GAWR
7196 lbs/ 96 psi / 13629 lbs
7336 lbs/ 98 psi / 13894 lbs
7476 lbs/ 100 psi / 14158 lbs
7615 lbs/ 102 psi / 14422 lbs
7754 lbs/ 104 psi / 14686 lbs
7894 lbs/ 106 psi / 14950 lbs
8033 lbs/ 108 psi / 15213 lbs
8172 lbs/ 110 psi / 15476 lbs/maxloadpress
8310 lbs/ 112 psi / 15739 lbs
8449 lbs/ 114 psi / 16001 lbs
8587 lbs/ 116 psi / 16264 lbs
8726 lbs/ 118 psi / 16526 lbs
8864 lbs/ 120 psi / 16788 lbs
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Thanks for the interesting and lively discussion ��

The 80% of Max was my mistake, it’s 80% of recommended pressure. Only “official” reference to that was from OSHA ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I’m gonna go with 85 steer and 82 drive based on Cooper Load Inflation chart for the steer/85 and coach sticker for the drive/82.

I also understand it’s a small class A on a truck chassis, it’s gonna ride like a truck Glad my daily driver is a Jeep Wrangler, that definitely rides like a truck lol

The other thing is the road makes a huge difference, on the well maintained tollway ride was smooth and surprisingly quiet.
Your Yeep has most likely oversized tires, so safe pressure can most likely be much lower then you use.
Can make a list for your Yeep tires too, if you give tire-specifications.
The reserves I build in ( giving 90% of calculated axleloadcapacity) gives maximum reserve, with still acceptable comfort and grip. Can turn out that even 25 psi is enaugh, wich then gives much better comfort, and still completely safe for the tires. Mind estimated, dont use 25 psi in the blind.

That 90% given, I use is for max speed of 160kmph calculated, then gives a deflection that still gives axcceptable comfort.
The list for your motorhome, I used the maxload for 75mph, so for max reserve with still acceptable comfort, I could even lower the maxload single with 4 loadindex steps ( system maxload/speed relation looked off from the tiremakers used). Then pressures even can become higher, with still acceptable comfort and gripp. If you think its usefull, I can make new list for motorhome tires.
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I’ve read a bunch of posts here and other places and I’m still not clear on what to do.
Tire pressure data:
- sticker in cab says 82psi (2017 ACE 29.4)
- tires are Roadmaster RM170+ 245/70R19.5 Load range G
- Thor axle weights Front 7000, Rear 12000 (I’m well within that 6180/10620)
- calc’d tire load plus 5%
Front 3675 (Front axle weight/2 X 1.05 = Weight to look up in single wheel chart.)
Rear 3150 (Rear axle weight/4 x1.05 = Weight to look up in dual wheel chart.)
- Max pressure 110psi
- Cooper/Roadmaster Load Inflation table says
Front/single 85psi
Rear/dual 75psi
I’ve also read that you should never go below 80% of Max, which would be 88psi
I’ve been running at 90-94.
Think I’d have a smoother more comfortable ride at 88, or do you think I can go lower, even if it’s below that 80% of Max? Should I stick with 90-94 and deal with the rough ride? We were on I-55 Chicago to St Louis and man, rattle the teeth out of my head in spots.
Let me know what you think and what you do.

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We’re 28’9”. On the short wheelbase 16k F 53 chassis. 5100 lbs front. 10900 rear. I run 85 front. 80 rear. Just cuz I can . But nothing will make that “truck” ride and handle like a car. Much less a few pounds of air pressure. Some roads will beat you to death. Rattles and squeaks will be commonplace. Occasionally a cabinet door will fly open. And you’ll find the occasional screw in the floor. Enjoy your travels.
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I was actually looking for a common sense type answer. I know what I think was just wanting to know what others would think. I did the Goodyear Tire Inflation thing when I was newbie because of all the noise, talk and thread. But without even taking a weigh common sense told to me that I could not go ANY lower than 80 psi. My yellow sticker had 82 so that was history. If you look at Goodyear chart above in yellow is my current tires. Min is 80 and if I had enough weight on the chassis steer or drive I would be well beyond the safety limit.

Since I now have a toad, I have server weighs across the cat scale, I have learned that loaded I am only 17,000 lbs !!! So I have 6,000 lbs to play with for toad.

But today, my belief is that is you ANY tire that meets a certain specification and RV Mfg says 82 psi is all you need, then by supposition if you buy a higher rated tire in terms of load rating H versus G rating, 16 ply versus 14 ply, rated speed of 81 mph vs 75 mph you can run those tires at 82 psi as well, and perhaps get smooth ride.

I ask because I am considering buying another to put two of the H rated tires on the Steer. Long term ( 1 year from now) if they ride smooth at 82 psi I will replace them all with the H rated tires. Plus I like the 81 mph rating because it gives me more cushion than the Goodyear 75 mph.

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It is the air in the tire that holds up your coach. The tire tread design, side wall construction, cord used, etc have no effect on a tires load carying capacity. Heavy duty tires are labeled as such because they can hold more air (greater air pressure). Before I get yelled at, tire design can affect ride comfort, handling, traction, heat and tire life. Generally speaking, the lower profile the tire the better the handling and the poorer the ride; open tread is better in wet, mud and snow, but poorer in tire life and noise. You can increase the load carrying ability of a tire by increasing the volume of air in the tire (taller/wider size tire) or increasing the tire pressure in a particular tire.
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The psi thing is just too much drama.
I see it to no degree anywhere but RV sites.

Do you think it's a daily diatribe/Google search amongst drivers of semis and delivery trucks, you know, professionals with 100 times the miles under their seat than any RV ever?
I have the sincerest of fact based doubt.

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It is the air in the tire that holds up your coach. The tire tread design, side wall construction, cord used, etc have no effect on a tires load carying capacity. Heavy duty tires are labeled as such because they can hold more air (greater air pressure). Before I get yelled at, tire design can affect ride comfort, handling, traction, heat and tire life. Generally speaking, the lower profile the tire the better the handling and the poorer the ride; open tread is better in wet, mud and snow, but poorer in tire life and noise. You can increase the load carrying ability of a tire by increasing the volume of air in the tire (taller/wider size tire) or increasing the tire pressure in a particular tire.
Speaking of air, I need more to keep on going I am really trying, but will try from a different angle.

This Tire Mfg Goodride ( see screenshot) does not even bother to reference low pressure points or weights for their tires. Only Max pressure and Max weights.

If you look at the G rating or H rating, I don't see how RV owners can realistically exceed either G or H weight ( 4,540 & 4,900 respectively on the single or 4,300 & 4,675 on duals for that matter ) Only difference I can see if for some reason you had an extreme amount of weight you have 440lbs more weight on the front tires and you get an extra 10 psi to 120 max to do that if you have H rated tires.

So if you go the other way, meaning how low can you go to constitute under inflation?


I think Jadatis chart has something going. If I follow it I get my answer as being 6073 lbs Single / 80 psi / 11502 lbs Duals as the lowest I could go, that would be true regardless of tire being rated G or H. So I see the H tire as safer as it buys you more tolerance that you probably don't need. But if I know my RV may hit speed of 72 mph, I would rather have the tire that is rated for 81mph versus 75 mph. Am I thinking right?

Note: My reference is for 30' RV that has Steer axle weight of 5,960 lbs and drive of 11,180 lbs

All this to simply confirm that a spare Goodride tire (CR960A) with H rating if put on the exact same coach that had a tire with a G rated can use the same 82 psi as is noted on the yellow sticker.
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Because the G load has same single maxload as I found in the goodyear list, wich gave 75mph max speed ( L speedrate) , I would not take the M speedrating in this list to serious.
Or the Goodyear is given to carefull maxload, or the Goodridge is to optimistic.
But nowadays more strange differences in what tiremakers give, mayby they reviewed, and tested the tires for higher speed with same maxload.

Then you would expect the H-load AT 120 psi, would give a bit lower loadcapacity at 110 psi then the G-load, but I made for both list for 100% used, so the same as tiremakers give, and the H-load here a tiny bit more loadcapacity, then the G-load at same pressure.
Same stange thing is with the 225/75R16.
In Europe 118 loadindex AT 83 psi, and 115 loadindex AT 77 psi. Also the 118 a bit higher loadcapacity for the same pressure.
Here a little list to show, no reserve and per tire
So in this case you can use the 82 psi also for the H-load.

But if you go from P-tire AT 35 psi to E-load AT 80 psi, you need about 15 psi more for the same load on tire.

G-LOAD / Cold psi/ H-load
3374 lbs/ 80 psi / 3384 lbs
3569 lbs/ 85 psi / 3580 lbs
3764 lbs/ 90 psi / 3776 lbs
3959 lbs/ 95 psi / 3971 lbs
4153 lbs/ 100 psi / 4166 lbs
4346 lbs/ 105 psi / 4360 lbs
4540 lbs/ 110 psi / 4553 lbs
4732 lbs/ 115 psi / 4747 lbs
4924 lbs/120 psi / 4940 lbs
5116 lbs/ 125 psi / 5132 lbs
5308 lbs/ 130 psi / 5324 lbs
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The tire load index may give a more accurate understanding of weight capacity than the ply rating C, E, G, H etc...
On the Metric Commercial tires they claim to be an E rated tire but their Load Index number is much higher than a standard E rated tire. It is one way to understand weight capacity.
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The tire load index may give a more accurate understanding of weight capacity than the ply rating C, E, G, H etc...
On the Metric Commercial tires they claim to be an E rated tire but their Load Index number is much higher than a standard E rated tire. It is one way to understand weight capacity.
Maybe I am missing something, but I struggle to see where weight on G rated or H rate tire will ever be a problem?

Now weight on the axle yes, but that is different focus. I don't believe you actually buy new tires to handle more load?

Now in scenario I described the new tire H rated does carry more load, but that is a by product of the fact that I needed a new tire, it was 50% cheaper, higher load rating which is better than a G rated tire, higher speed rating and in stock. I was just seeking to confirm the yellow sticker weight / tire pressure still applies and it does G or H rating

So to me, it is not about weight capacity or max tire pressure, but about minimum tire pressure you need. You would want the minimum on any tire G or H rated. The focus on max is misguided to me because you would have to hauling gold to Fort Knox to get close to those numbers.


I still think Jadatis data that shows...

6073 lbs/ 80 psi / 11502 lbs
6214 lbs/ 82 psi / 11769 lbs/FR 6180


which is where my yellow sticker is and my weigh from Cat scale; is all one needs to know based on weight.

And the answer to my question is satisfied with his statement...
So in this case you can use the 82 psi also for the H-load.
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But your 82 psi on yellow sticker is for GAWR of 7000 lbs given, and with no reserve.
And calculated with american formula, wich gives higher loadcapacity's for the pressure.
Because only 6180 lbs on front axle, with my extra tight calculation and reserve, coinciadentially it comes to that 82 psi. For 7000lbs my list gives 94 psi with all the reserves.
So in this case you dont need the H-load, G has enaugh reserve.
But as you write, if lower price, H is also good, so why not?
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Because the G load has same single maxload as I found in the goodyear list, wich gave 75mph max speed ( L speedrate) , I would not take the M speedrating in this list to serious.
Or the Goodyear is given to carefull maxload, or the Goodridge is to optimistic.
But nowadays more strange differences in what tiremakers give, mayby they reviewed, and tested the tires for higher speed with same maxload.

Then you would expect the H-load AT 120 psi, would give a bit lower loadcapacity at 110 psi then the G-load, but I made for both list for 100% used, so the same as tiremakers give, and the H-load here a tiny bit more loadcapacity, then the G-load at same pressure.
Same stange thing is with the 225/75R16.
In Europe 118 loadindex AT 83 psi, and 115 loadindex AT 77 psi. Also the 118 a bit higher loadcapacity for the same pressure.
Here a little list to show, no reserve and per tire
So in this case you can use the 82 psi also for the H-load.

But if you go from P-tire AT 35 psi to E-load AT 80 psi, you need about 15 psi more for the same load on tire.

G-LOAD / Cold psi/ H-load
3374 lbs/ 80 psi / 3384 lbs
3569 lbs/ 85 psi / 3580 lbs
3764 lbs/ 90 psi / 3776 lbs
3959 lbs/ 95 psi / 3971 lbs
4153 lbs/ 100 psi / 4166 lbs
4346 lbs/ 105 psi / 4360 lbs
4540 lbs/ 110 psi / 4553 lbs
4732 lbs/ 115 psi / 4747 lbs
4924 lbs/120 psi / 4940 lbs
5116 lbs/ 125 psi / 5132 lbs
5308 lbs/ 130 psi / 5324 lbs

In Red bold is what I was seeking.

Just so you know, I didn't go looking for a special rated tire G or H or higher speeds. The weigh I had on cat scale had ZERO to do with with tire pressure. My weigh was to see my GCVWR with my new toad.

But armed with that data, it just proves my Yellow sticker is right, which says Ford and Winnebago Engineering must have known what they were do Hello...

So this Goodride tire comes into play because I had a blowout, needed a new tire, I go shopping and the best deal on Goodyear G670 was $400, it happens to be G rated and 75mph rated, but also all I need. But!!!! I ran across this Goodride that was $200, it was rated H, 81 mph rated; so that is MORE than what Ford and Winnebago Engineering specified. So given I have this tire as a spare that I may or may not ever use, I just wanted to verify the yellow sticker of 82 psi would still apply for this new spare?

The specs I posted above from Goodride did not have a scale showing the minimum weight with corresponding psi. But as the tires are exact same size and assuming the formula Pressure, Volume & Temperature ratios remains the same. It should not matter. The Yellow Sticker if calculated properly is always right regardless of tire provided it has same size specifications which is 245/70R19.5 in this case; now the Max PSI for that tire may vary based on other ratings i.e. G or H.
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But your 82 psi on yellow sticker is for GAWR of 7000 lbs given, and with no reserve.
And calculated with american formula, wich gives higher loadcapacity's for the pressure.
Because only 6180 lbs on front axle, with my extra tight calculation and reserve, coinciadentially it comes to that 82 psi. For 7000lbs my list gives 94 psi with all the reserves.
So in this case you dont need the H-load, G has enaugh reserve.
But as you write, if lower price, H is also good, so why not?
I am in America so the America formula is alright by me. I don't have to try re-engineer what is already in Print in Black & Yellow.

Yes my GAWR is 7,000. So that proves my other point, with my RV fully loaded my steer is only 5,960 lbs so @82 psi I am wayyyyyy within tolerance. That is why I think in my case a weigh for tire pressure is Childs Play. What you are calling a coincidence, I am saying it is material fact. WBGO Engineering & the Yellow sticker does not say go check with the Tire Mfg to verify what it is saying on Yellow sticker is correct If you show me any RV of my size a 29ve that actually has a weight of 7,000 on steer, I could cite that RV has well exceeded the GVWR. So in a real sense the answer is 82 psi for any sensible weight, the low point doesn't matter because the RV weighs what it does, unless you dump the slide.

You have connected that I didn't go buy a tire trying to get more load rating, or capacity I bought it because it was the better tire specification wise, and deemed safer by me at 1/2 the costs. The fact that it happens to supports more weight (H), 16 ply vs 14 ply and handle higher speed 81 mph vs 75 mph is a triple bonus. For that to sink in, assume it had the exact same specification as the Goodyear G670; then the only difference would be the name Goodyear vs the name Goodride and $200. For the spare; I still would take the $200 savings dropping the word "Year" for the word "Ride"


Why is this all important? I am thinking of buying another Goodride so I can put two on the Steer and next year replace the other 4 Goodyears with Goodrides. My tires are 5 years old now.

Since I know that I can keep using 82 psi for all 6 tires regardless of mfg and still comply with the yellow sticker; I am all good
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