What psi should i run?

chris4x4 · 09-10-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by luk8272

Thanks for picking up my slack chris.

Coke · 09-14-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Jimmy Nylund / autoMedia.com

.... the front tires will often require a slightly higher pressure since they usually carry more of the weight of an unladen vehicle (most engines are up front)...

I find this comment amusing. In the Toyota Tacoma Owners manual (and inside the door jam) it specifies 29 PSI for the front and 32 PSI in the rear. AMAZING!

It actually makes a difference for me. If I run the factory PSI (29 in front and 32 in the rear) I get a very nice ride. When I run 32 PSI all the way around it's a bit stiffer ride.

Krazie Sj · 09-14-2009, 06:25 PM

Nice ride, but I found it murdered my MPG when I did it. I put mine back up to 45psi.
I don't mind the harsher ride. And it's only going to get worse when I get my Duratracs in 285x75x16. They only come in E load.
Super over kill, but I want those tires and IW ant 285. Should ride slightly rougher than the Flintstones' car.

Coke · 09-14-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Krazie Sj

Nice ride, but I found it murdered my MPG when I did it. I put mine back up to 45psi.
I don't mind the harsher ride. And it's only going to get worse when I get my Duratracs in 285x75x16. They only come in E load.
Super over kill, but I want those tires and IW ant 285. Should ride slightly rougher than the Flintstones' car.

Freakin' Hilarious! That picture made me laugh!

Tsenekos · 09-16-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Krazie Sj

Nice ride, but I found it murdered my MPG when I did it. I put mine back up to 45psi.
I don't mind the harsher ride. And it's only going to get worse when I get my Duratracs in 285x75x16. They only come in E load.
Super over kill, but I want those tires and IW ant 285. Should ride slightly rougher than the Flintstones' car.

ya Im running 44psi all around with these load E dura tracs but it still rides smoother and nicer than the stock bfg rugged trails

dannythefrenchie · 10-10-2009, 09:28 AM

cool ,thank's for that new method, for me...

let's try it out....

dragon · 10-14-2009, 06:54 PM

only drawback to the chalk method is the damn snow up here in Canada right now!

stanman9 · 11-10-2009, 12:29 PM

does running 40+ psi in load e tires help with mileage?? I've got load e terra grapplers in 275/70/18

Krazie Sj · 11-10-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by stanman9

does running 40+ psi in load e tires help with mileage?? I've got load e terra grapplers in 275/70/18

Probably not. They just have the extra PSI for heavier vehicles carrying heavier loads. On a Taco all it will do is cause you to shrink ½" from your spine compressing due to the rough ride. You'll just get a nice uneven wear at that PSI.

stanman9 · 11-10-2009, 06:07 PM

any other opinions?

TacoFromTheTuke · 11-19-2009, 05:39 PM

So my tires suggest 35-40psi.. ive found that 38ish gets me the best milageage.. but for some reason my low psi light is on in the dash??? any suggestions or ideas of why?

TacoTRD420 · 11-19-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TacoFromTheTuke

So my tires suggest 35-40psi.. ive found that 38ish gets me the best milageage.. but for some reason my low psi light is on in the dash??? any suggestions or ideas of why?

Check the spare

TacoFromTheTuke · 11-19-2009, 05:58 PM

i will.. thanks

Coke · 11-19-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Krazie Sj

...On a Taco all it will do is cause you to shrink ½" from your spine compressing due to the rough ride...

08WhiteTRD · 11-19-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dragon

only drawback to the chalk method is the damn snow up here in Canada right now!

I have the same problem here. Wish I would have known this sooner. Would have done it before the snow got here...

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stanman9 Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #7008 Gender: Male Posts: 169	does running 40+ psi in load e tires help with mileage?? I've got load e terra grapplers in 275/70/18 __________________ 2006 Access Cab 4x4

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stanman9 Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #7008 Gender: Male Posts: 169	any other opinions? __________________ 2006 Access Cab 4x4

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