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for 13" 185/80...24 lbs in the back 20 lbs in the front?
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I like to maintain about 8-10 pounds of difference front to back. If you're running Steel Belted Radials, try 20/28 and see how it feels. BTW... I prefer a stiffer ride, so I run 22/30 to keep the front sidewalls from flexing quite so much.
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yup 8-10 lbs difference.. Normal PSI in the rear and lighten it up by 8-10 up front.
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thanks guys! :tu:
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