Jagular7, your experience exactly parallels mine with a Sidekick/Tracker. My parents had a Sidekick they towed with their motorhome. I drove it in Denver and had to keep my foot flat on the floor all the time. I hated it. Then I recently got a Trackerwith 5 spd. Much much better.

A turbodiesel is just what these things need. My VW tdi gets around 50 mpg. Imagine getting mid 40s in a Trackick. Even upper 30s would be nice.

You have got to try lowering your pressure to Suzuki's suggestion. It'll ride way better and the tire should wear fine. Let us know how it goes!

-Eric

WHAT TIRE PRESSURE SHOULD I BE RUNNING ON MY 95 4 DOOR KICK, WITH 31X10.50'S .......... THANKS   MATTTY  

WHAT TIRE PRESSURE SHOULD I BE RUNNING ON MY 95 4 DOOR KICK, WITH 31X10.50'S .......... THANKS   MATTTY  

I don't know for sure, there's load rating, how many tire plys, bias vs. radial, blah blah blah... For me, I run my 33x12.5x15 MT/Rs at 22 psi on my 2 door kick. This vehicle weighs 3,550 lbs. Probably more than your 4door.

Tire wear is even and handling good

I'd suggest doing some experimenting until you find a spot that works. I believe the Suzuki recommendation on the door jam is 23 psi...?

Good Luck, Eric

THANKS........I JUST BOUGHT MYSELF A TIRE GAUGE.......I'LL HAVE TO PLAY WITH IT & SEE HOW IT GOES......ARE THOSE VALVE STEM AUTOMATIC AIR DOWN THINGYS ANY GOOD    WHERE DID I SEE THEM  HMMMMM....... I CAN'T REMEMBER...ANY ONE KNOW  :-/  .........  THANKS  MATTY    

THANKS........I JUST BOUGHT MYSELF A TIRE GAUGE.......I'LL HAVE TO PLAY WITH IT & SEE HOW IT GOES......ARE THOSE VALVE STEM AUTOMATIC AIR DOWN THINGYS ANY GOOD    WHERE DID I SEE THEM  HMMMMM....... I CAN'T REMEMBER...ANY ONE KNOW  :-/  .........  THANKS  MATTY    

Use the air gage. Some air gages come with a nipple on the head. Or just push the scale back in and use that. You don't want to let out a lot of air at once. You want to gradually go down over a week or more period. Do remember that in hotter ambient temps, the air pressure will rise.

As for those auto air downs, check out Klune V's web site. I wouldn't get those anyways. They regulate the air pressure out only. Never understood why anyone would want those. Airing down as you drive to the trail? Sounds like a recipe of loss of control.....

I have a set of screw on bleeders. Typically same thing in design and application, but just a continous air down. I use these at the trail head to air down if I don't have a valve stem wrench (vsw). You'll be getting out at the trail head anyhow to lock in hubs, check air pressure, maybe adjust shock valving, securing interior items, getting cold water ready, getting something to eat, changing of clothing, taking top down, etc. many reasons, maybe even a driver's meeting if you are with a large group.

The vsw is a cap that has a finger on it. The finger is split to be able to totally remove the valve out of the stem. This is rapid air down at it's best. With a large tire, just pull the valve till you start to hear a whistle. Then measure pressure and it should be near 12 psi. The wrench is readily available at any auto parts section of any store. Usually where you find the plastic stem caps and stems and valves. Usually 4 for under $1.

THANKS............

Guys I bought one for my wife (2002) and we love it!! Heck, I use it to flat tow my Sammi and it has plenty of power to handle it. I know that I live on the east coast but I have pulled it to the NC boarder through the mountains with no problems. I am a very happy owner of a very nice XL-7

I have a 2001 XL-7 and absolutely love it. I am running a Calmini lift with 30s on and have absolutely no complaints. I run mostly in sand (NC) so HP is at a premium with narrower tires that XL-7 needs but it pulls like a champ every time I go out. Rode real smooth with the stock suspension. With the Calmini it is a little stiffer but still very comfortable for the 2 hour trek to the beach. Just got back from DC with the family (3.5 hours) and no complaints about comfort. I would recommend it . . . .