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Why would tire brand make a difference as far as air pressure?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Truckermania, May 22, 2024.

  1. May 22, 2024 #1
    Truckermania

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    https://photos.app.goo.gl/dzSaAYPKcvZrZJuG7

    I saw this on a truck parked next to me. It says to put Michelin steers at 100psi and others at 110psi. Why would Michelin be 10psi less than other brands? Makes no sense to me.
     
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  3. May 22, 2024 #2
    expedite_it

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    Maybe the Michelin tires have thinner walls of rubber than other brands.
     
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    :biggrin_25512:
     
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  5. May 22, 2024 #4
    cuzzin it

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    Rubber ridgedness and possibly heat rating or thickness
    I see that on bicycle tires too
     
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  7. May 22, 2024 #5
    SmallPackage

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    For testing purposes. Michelin has supplied tires to Ruan to test in real world conditions and that is the psi Michelin wants tested at. All others are not being tested and are run at normal Ruan operating psi.
     
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  8. May 22, 2024 #6
    Truckermania

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    Thank you! Makes sense now.
     
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  9. May 24, 2024 #7
    drivingmissdaisy

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    Because just like women, some tires just like it harder.
     
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