Tire Pressure

[lewbest]

Hey guys

This may be a little OT but I'm hoping someone knows the answer.

I have a small Ditch Witch; has 33-8.5x12 (I think that's the correct order; didn't write it down) tires that are showing 10 psi when I check them. It's been sitting a coupla years since last use & I need to use it next week; I'd like to have the proper pressure in the tires (naturally)

Thanks!

Lew near Waco, TX

 

[beenthere]

10-15 psi should be fine, and if the seem to be too soft, add a bit more. The sidewall should state a max pressure.

 

[lewbest]

Thanks; I thought the pressure should be on the sidewall but I can't find it. These are regular "farm tractor type" tread (like V shapes) so I should be looking at different sides of the tires viewing right or left (IOW shouldn't be "hidden" on the back side).

Thanks again!

Lew

 

[Carl_NH]

Lew,

Most ag treads on compact machines like to have 10-15 PSI as stated by beenthere - if overinflated they will not work as intended.

If the sidewall crumples when driving add air until you have the bar treads on the edge are touching a solid surface.

 

[lewbest]

Thanks Carl; sounds good. These tires look pretty rotten but since i VERY seldom use it I don't want to over-inflate them; might "pop."

Lew