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Configure TPMS for new pressure

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by bloggerstomper, Oct 20, 2020.

  1. Oct 20, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    Hi!

    I recently got my new TPMS and tied them to my truck via Techstream. Now I want to know how I can reconfigure the pressure thresholds so the light doesn't pop-up when I inflate my tires to 47psi.
    Do I just press the button under the wheel or is there a way to do it via Techstream?

    Thank you!
     
  2. Oct 20, 2020 at 6:10 PM
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    I can't think of any reason to have 47 PSI in any tire on a Tacoma. The P rated tires that come on them only need 40-44 PSI in order to haul more weight than the truck can handle. Around 35-40 PSI is plenty. And if you've upgraded to an LT tire you need even less air to carry the same loads. I keep around 30 PSI in my E rated tires and when I had P series tires kept 35 PSI for hauling heavy. Closer to 30 PSI for best ride.
     
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  3. Oct 20, 2020 at 6:13 PM
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    I have the Nitto Terra Grappler II model g2 285/60r18 123s 10pr
    For regular highway driving I should just do like 35-40 psi?
    thank you so much for your reply!
     
  4. Oct 20, 2020 at 6:14 PM
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    47 psi? I'm running E rated tires with 34 psi in them. I put all of the tpms sensors in the spare tire and running regular valve stems. The button under the steering column is just a reset.
     
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    Damn dude. When I want to squeeze max milage out of mine I inflate to 37-39. Can't imagine going to 50 hot. That's F350-550 territory.
     
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    It seems that I unknowingly made a bomb with my tires! I read that that was a good pressure for those tires, but it is starting to look like it isn't.
    I guess I'm going to just inflate to 39 psi and leave it like that
     
  7. Oct 20, 2020 at 6:27 PM
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    I believe there's an online calculator for recommended PSI. You can adjust from there by looking at the dirt on the tires after driving.
     
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    Good news is that it won't blow the tires if they're rated for 50 max. Bad news is that you'll prematurely wear the center of the tire because there isn't enough weight to keep the entire tread on the road.
     
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    Well, it depends on the day too. Toyota loves to inflate mine to 35 even though the door sticker states 30. I don't mind the MPGs though, but I've seen them go up to 38 PSI just from the heat of the air. I imagine that a higher original PSI would slightly exaggerate that. Definitely right about the wear though!
     
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    Well, they haven't been inflated like that for too long, so thankfully I can correct it on time! Thank you for your help!
     
  11. Oct 20, 2020 at 6:37 PM
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    I've seen many guys get stubborn and not listen to reason. Thanks for listening haha.

    I ran 30psi on my E rated tires and it was much more bearable. It will ride muuuuuch better than 47psi.
     
  12. Oct 20, 2020 at 7:25 PM
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    I'm fairly new to my Taco, so I am willing to listen and learn!
    Thanks again!
     
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    I’m gonna drop this right here because this is what was recommended to me when I called BFGoodrich,

    You need to factor the load index of the tire, the pressure is going to change based off what the manufacturer says the vehicle weights and GVWR and the original equipment tire sticker that is in your door jam. Anyways.... Hope it helps.

    This website does all the math for you.
     

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