My brother works for a company where he is required to drive off road in very rough conditions. He's been issued an F250 4X4 and told to run 80 lbs of air in the tires. 80lbs results in an extremely rough ride, so he logically pulled air presuure down to 38 lbs. When tire pressure is lowered and a slight bump encountered at highway speed the front end starts shaking uncontrolably and causes the vehicle to veer to the left. This is extremely dangerous. Such that a fellow employee riding with him when he experienced the shaking and veering left now refuses to ride in the vehicle.When he's taken it in and told the mechanic of what he's experienced, they tell him the tires being underinflated causes the truck to react as he describes.
The company policy requires the use of seat belts which ordinarily would not be a problem, but when using them combined with such a rough ride in off road conditions due to the tire pressure makes the working conditions for him very uncomfortable. My brother is in his 50's and values his job.... doesn't want to make waves, but this has him in a very difficult situation.
My brother is a very special person and I would like to help him find a solution to his problem. Wondering if anyone else has encountered the problem and what they have found as a remedy. All responses would be appreciated.
NJ