Stu,
I don't own an Explorer, but here are two things you might consider. First,
I agree with you that 26 psig is too low for best mileage and handling.
However, if the tire has been running at 26 psig and you increase the
pressure, for awhile the tire will ride on the center rib. I would increase
the pressure in steps until you are up to 32-33 psig. Also, those seem like
pretty "fat" tires. Do they hang over the rim much? Not good for handling if
they do.
My $0.02 worth,
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: Stu Brennan [mailto:stubrennan@mediaone.net]
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 10:50 AM
To: Tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Explorers - no Tiger Content.
I just replaced my Cherokee with a '98 Explorer. The Tires are Uniroyal
Tiger
Paws, P235/75R15. The door sticker says 26 psi front and rear, unchanged
from
the pre-Firestone settings. I recall that Ford at some point recommended
higher pressures, but in a recent email, they reaffirmed the sticker
pressures
for these tires. Uniroyal responded that they let the manufacturers set
the
pressures.
I tried mine at 33 psi, and the handling was really twitchy. Perhaps this is
what they were trying to cover up with the low pressures? They are at 29
now,
and it feels more stable. 26 seems like it is just too low for that much
weight.
Some of you folks must own Explorers. What is your experience?
Stu
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