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Old 10-27-2010, 11:21 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by IsaacCarlson View Post
EDIT: I borrowed a friend's flat bed trailer a few months ago to haul the tractor. I checked the tires before leaving and my air gauge exploded in my hand!!!! It was an 80 lb gauge too. It had well over 150 lbs in the tires and they were wearing flat. He hauls VERY heavy loads on occasion, and so he leaves them "fully inflated". These tires are half worn down as they have seen many miles, but they are wearing flat.
What pressure were the tires rated at? My truck tires are rated at 65psi, but that doesn't mean you can run every tire at that pressure.
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