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Bfgoodrich all terrain psi

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Hektor, Jan 15, 2013.

  1. Jan 15, 2013 at 6:03 PM
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    Hektor

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    I got installed today rims and tires for my 03 Tacoma I got 16x8 gunners and 265/75/16 bf's at. The shop set the tires at 45 psi!!! I think that's way to high. So Im thinking to lower them to 36 psi. What do you all recommend for best ride quality? Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Jan 15, 2013 at 6:05 PM
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    straycat241

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    yaa 45 is a lot for a Tacoma:)! im a 08 ac cab and run 31 front and 33 rear
     
  3. Jan 15, 2013 at 6:06 PM
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  4. Jan 15, 2013 at 6:10 PM
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    it all depends on what your driving. hwy drive for road trip 45 is perfect. around town 36-38 ish is good,or less depends on suspension.
     
  5. Jan 15, 2013 at 6:13 PM
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    I run 40psi front and 38psi rear with no weight in the bed around town with minimal HW driving. Long road trips they go to 45psi front and 42 rear. If i haul or tow something i put the rear equal with front for whatever driving i'm doing. off road they go down to 12-15psi depending on how soft the terrain is.
     
  6. Jan 15, 2013 at 6:13 PM
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    I have 5100 up front and 5125 rear my leafs are still in pretty good shape. So 36 should be good??
     
  7. Jan 15, 2013 at 6:14 PM
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    How's the ride?
     
  8. Jan 15, 2013 at 6:16 PM
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    Feels like it did when it was stock. Then again it's a truck so I'm not super worried about that. When the shop put them on they were stiff as hell so I checked the pressure. It was over 50.
     
  9. Jan 15, 2013 at 6:17 PM
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    when I had BFG At's.. I ran 40psi in all four tires.. the more aired up they are the better gas mileage .. 45 might be a little much but I never had a problem w/ 40psi
     
  10. Jan 15, 2013 at 6:21 PM
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    I'm running mine at 35
     
  11. Jan 15, 2013 at 7:18 PM
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    I set them at 36 psi all around and the front looks flat!!
     
  12. Jan 15, 2013 at 7:22 PM
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    I run between 35-40 all the time.. and 10-15 in the dirt.

    I have perfectly even wear
     
  13. Jan 15, 2013 at 7:22 PM
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    The tag on my truck calls for 45psi.
     
  14. Jan 15, 2013 at 7:23 PM
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    My door says 29 psi on stock stuff.
     
  15. Jan 15, 2013 at 7:24 PM
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    I ran mine at 40 over the summer to see if mileage improved - it did a bit. Maybe 20-30 miles more per tank. Ride's a little rougher, but it is a truck :D

    I'm running 33"s, so that had a significant impact on my mileage...

    I run 15lbs on the trails and 32 in the winter.
     
  16. Jan 16, 2013 at 6:19 AM
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    The reason mine calls for 45psi is stock tires on truck are bfg all terrains. Also my truck is a Baja.
     
  17. Jan 17, 2013 at 9:48 AM
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    well damn mine are way too high!! just got new tires on yesterday and we set them at 48 up front and 42 in the back... casings say max is 65psi

    rides a little rough but not too bad really, guess I'l drop them a little

    fwiw - TW Warden on BFG AT 265/75/16

    edit: dropped to 43/38 and the ride is noticeably better!
     
  18. Jan 17, 2013 at 10:35 AM
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    I run mine @ 26-28 psi.
     

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