coker classic 600-16 correct tire pressure

[rottenron36]

I have read nearly every post on bias tire pressure. I have new coker classic 600-16s on my 36 pickup, mostly stock, 59ab,3speed, tube shocks, 35 wires. I have read all the stories, good or bad. At $950 after install, I want the tires to last and also get the best ride. They have about 30 miles on them, and they are at 32psi from the tire shop. I have read they are smoother at lower pressure, but can over heat and wear the outsides. I know everybody has a different idea, but would like to see if there is a consensus on this subject. Any and every input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Ron PS I have balance beads

[FortyNiner]

While not Cokers, I can tell you that when my bias ply 600-16s are under inflated the car wanders with every wrinkle and line in the road. Couldn't tell if the ride was better due to the death grip needed to control direction. I'm at 32 PSI.

[VeryTangled]

The consensus should be that a fella should experiment to figure what they like the best.

Between 29 and 35 shouldn't damage the tire.

[Lanny]

rottenron, I'm curious what speeds do you do most of your daily driving at ?

Do you do very much freeway (70mph) and/or highway driving (55mph) ?
How many miles a day would you drive at those speeds ?

How many miles a day do you drive at 35 to 50 mph ?



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[nelsb01]

I would like to know how long it took you to do the balance beads?

I am running 32 psi with my 1949 Ford. Heavier than your pickup. Rides fine for tubed bias ply.

[cadillac512]

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My bet is you'll end up around 30-34 front but 24-26 (unloaded) in the rear.



Terry

[rottenron36]

Thank you all! I have driven 55 mph, but with 411 gears my truck really likes 45mph.
The balance beads were easy and fast with their kit, about 5 minutes a tire. My truck has been a project for many years, and had firestone ww that looked brand new, no cracks. rot, and had most of the nubs. They had a 3 number dot on them, so they were very old. Too scary to keep on for the road. They worked great, but I just finished restoring it and did not want to take a chance on 30 plus year old tires. Thanks for your help, Ron

[blucar]

There are several factors relative to tire pressure.. Historically the vehicle manufacture is interested in vehicle ride, therefore they will recommend 26-28 pounds, with a higher pressure for added weight and/or highway use. Read the vehicle owners manual.
The tire manufacture is interested in overall safety, and tire life, therefore the recommended tire pressure will be stated on the side wall of the tire.
Tire inflation is the life and/or death of tires, underinflated the tire will run hot. thereby shorting it's life. An under inflated tire will show uneven wear on the tire shoulders of the tire. over inflated tires will show uneven wear with the center of the tire tread being warn away.
I tend to over inflate my tires, two/four pounds higher than the inflation stated on the tire sidewall.
My point of view is that your life depends on the quality of the tires you are running, a tire failure is not a pretty picture.

[Lanny]

Most all tires will say MAX Pressure on the side wall. Max means Max,
so, Never exceed Max pressure.
As blucar said, underinflated tires will run hot.
With the engine weight up front, the front tires should be about 3#
more than the rear tires, unless you have added load in the rear.

If you use your vehicle more for freeway/highway driving rather than
slower driving, then 3 or 4# more per tire would keep the heat in
the tires down, for safer use.



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