Table 3-3. Unsafe Inflation Pressures

TM 9-2330-385-14

Table 3-3. Unsafe Inflation Pressures

FRONT TIRES

REAR TIRES

FRONT TIRES

REAR TIRES

ARE:

Overinflated.

Underinflated.

Tire pressure

measured is 25% or

measured is 80% or

more above

less than the standard

standard pressure.

tire pressure.

Do not adjust

pressure if above

pressure if below

pressure shown

below.

Highway

109 psi (752 kPa)

100 psi (690 kPa)

70 psi (483 kPa)

64 psi (441 kPa)

Cross-Country

64 psi (441 kPa)

58 psi (400 kPa)

41 psi (283 kPa)

37 psi (255 kPa)

Mud, Sand and

Snow

40 psi (276 kPa)

36 psi (248 kPa)

26 psi (179 kPa)

23 psi (159 kPa)

(1)

Take tire pressure reading on tire/wheel to be changed and compare reading to Table 3-3. If tire is

overinflated or underinflated or there is obvious or suspected damage to wheel or tire, completely deflate

tire before removing from trailer (Para 3-6).

Never crawl under trailer when performing maintenance unless trailer is securely blocked.

Trailer may fall and cause serious injury or death to personnel.

(2)

Position jack on chock block and install under axle (1) to be raised.

(3)

Raise jack until tire (2) clears ground.

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