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Tire pressure Tacoma Accesscab V6 4x4

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by darkgohan, Nov 2, 2016.

  1. Nov 3, 2016 at 4:21 PM
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    splitbolt

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    Our trucks have a 1954 lb load requirement for LT tires and 2,149 lb load requirement for P and ISO metric. This is what the tire placard dictates.
    For your size tire, because it matters, you obtain that load rating at 43 psi.
    LT/265/75/16 needs 37 psi
    LT/255/85/16 needs 36 psi
    LT/285/75/16 needs 34 psi
    ... and so on.

    It's a good place to start, along with a chalk test and deflection matching.
    You're doing it right if cold vs hot is less than 10%.
     
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  2. Nov 3, 2016 at 4:23 PM
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    Good call very few people including myself until recently do not understand that the larger the tire volume the lower the pressure is required.
     
  3. Nov 3, 2016 at 4:52 PM
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    This is perfect,when it comes to understanding my question. Thank you
     
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  4. Nov 3, 2016 at 4:58 PM
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    TRD Pro Rims with Wrangler Kevlar stocks on SR5 DCSB non 4x4 running 48PSI, per chalk test and getting 25+MPG in town and 26+MPG on highway. Ride could be smoother, but that MPG is sweet and I only offroad on flat sand anyway.

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  5. Nov 3, 2016 at 5:05 PM
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    Thank you
     
  6. Nov 3, 2016 at 5:15 PM
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    48psi. Jesus. Might want to check that chalk again
     
  7. Nov 4, 2016 at 8:28 AM
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    I never had a tread wear problem running 42-43 psi,and my gas mileage is averaging 21-23 each week.
     
  8. Nov 4, 2016 at 10:21 AM
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    Here's a 1500 truck with factory equipped E load tires. Crew cab long bed. Pursuit package

    IMG_5755.jpg
     
  9. Nov 5, 2016 at 8:40 PM
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    Here is mine from 17 TRD sport double cab. 20161029_180015.jpg
    It's at 33 when I'm driving. Stock Toyo open country tires. Too much or too little? How does one do a chalk test?
     

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  10. Nov 5, 2016 at 10:03 PM
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    If you have stock tires, follow the sticker in the door jamb. The chalk test is for aftermarket tires that are in a different size/load rating (or when you're adding heavy things like a camper shell, steel bumpers, etc.)

    There should be videos on youtube explaining how to do the chalk test.
     

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