Do bigger tires = Stiffer ride?

[Hairlessape]

Originally Posted by Desert Dan

What air pressure are you running around town?

That can make a difference. The BFG should ride pretty well

Not sure I would have to go and check.. I'm sure the guy that mounted and balanced just cranked them up to whatever the specs were on the tire.. assuming that is the case until I can go and check the tire pressure.. how much less pressure would you recommend safely.


oh.. and thanks for all the replies.. I knew this forum would have some merciful members willing to take pity on me.

[Sewie]

Well, you are going from essentially a street tire to an offroad tire. There is going to be a difference.

The stiffer sidewall on the BFG is probably why the ride feels stiffer. And the wider, more aggressive tread (compared to the GY's) is probably why the steering feels different. Try going to some 315 MT's and then compare the difference.

And unless you want the look, don't bother raising the t-bars. It will not improve the ride.

[StarsnBars]

Sewie hit the nail on the head

[Desert Dan]

check the presure

Some tire places put in the max psi when mounting the tires?

I run about 35 psi around town and sometimes get the low tire warning when cold. When fully loaded on a trip I run 45 psi on the highway for mileage. I haven't taken the tires below 18spi yet off road. No need so far and I can still run short distances on the hwy to get to teh next dirt road

Off road a larger tire can run at a lower pressure than a smaller tire and still support the vehicle.

The lower presure off road will result in a softer ride, a larger foot print and better flex over rocks and bumps