Canadian_digger
Senior Member
Just bought my first set of Michlin radial tires for my backhoe. Do you run the same psi as bias ply tires? Was running around 30psi before.
Before doing that see my post #4 above and ensure that the pressure marked on the sidewall is the manufacturer's recommended inflation pressure and NOT the maximum permitted inflation pressure for the particular tyre. Because machine weights and tyre applications for the same size tyre can vary dramatically it's very unusual to find a recommended inflation pressure marked on the sidewall in my experience.Radial tires bulge out on the sidewall more than bias ply tires. Go by the pressure recommended on the sidewall.
Before doing that see my post #4 above and ensure that the pressure marked on the sidewall is the manufacturer's recommended inflation pressure and NOT the maximum permitted inflation pressure for the particular tyre. Because machine weights and tyre applications for the same size tyre can vary dramatically it's very unusual to find a recommended inflation pressure marked on the sidewall in my experience.
That is an interesting question Canadian_Digger. Are you close to any drive on scales, like a grain elevator, gravel pit or junk yard ? I am curious why you need that info.Any idea what percentage of machine weight would be on the rear tires?