1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

PSI

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by gmb456, Jul 14, 2017.

  1. Jul 14, 2017 at 1:04 PM
    #1
    gmb456

    gmb456 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2017
    Member:
    #224018
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2002 silver tacoma prerunner
    Everything Stock except rims
    The psi in my door jam says I should run 26 psi which doesn't seem right to me. I am currently running 35 psi. Should I go off what my door jam says or should I use something else?
     
  2. Jul 14, 2017 at 1:31 PM
    #2
    vasinvictor

    vasinvictor Junkie

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2014
    Member:
    #138933
    Messages:
    875
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Drew
    Arkansas
    Vehicle:
    '01 DCSB racetruck
    hx35 turbo, AEM F/IC, Transgo, custom converter, CalTracs, Elocker, 2-4" drop, 4x4 conversion (2023) on a new purple powdercoated fram, 255/55r18 street, 255/60r16 M&H Racemasters, 7.6 at 91
    26psi is for stock load range tires. You should really do the flour test (google it) to get perfect wear pattern. I use the door jamb specs but I still run the stock P rated Michelin tires.
     
  3. Jul 14, 2017 at 2:04 PM
    #3
    gmb456

    gmb456 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2017
    Member:
    #224018
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2002 silver tacoma prerunner
    Everything Stock except rims
    I have the stock tire size, just the new rims make the tread 2 inches wider, I think I should use 26 psi
     
  4. Jul 14, 2017 at 2:06 PM
    #4
    Wyoming09

    Wyoming09 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 24, 2015
    Member:
    #153833
    Messages:
    14,277
    Gender:
    Male
    New Tripoli Pa
    Vehicle:
    2000 Work truck 5 speed 4x4 3.4
    Super Springs
    I run 45PSI in the rear 32PSI up Front 235/75 15 tires
     
  5. Jul 14, 2017 at 2:07 PM
    #5
    vasinvictor

    vasinvictor Junkie

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2014
    Member:
    #138933
    Messages:
    875
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Drew
    Arkansas
    Vehicle:
    '01 DCSB racetruck
    hx35 turbo, AEM F/IC, Transgo, custom converter, CalTracs, Elocker, 2-4" drop, 4x4 conversion (2023) on a new purple powdercoated fram, 255/55r18 street, 255/60r16 M&H Racemasters, 7.6 at 91
    Stock load range too? (which is P, I think), then yes, I would use door jamb info.
     
  6. Jul 14, 2017 at 2:25 PM
    #6
    gmb456

    gmb456 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2017
    Member:
    #224018
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2002 silver tacoma prerunner
    Everything Stock except rims
    Yes it's stock load range, I have the 2.7 I4 I'm not gonna do anything extreme
     
  7. Jul 14, 2017 at 2:29 PM
    #7
    RysiuM

    RysiuM Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2015
    Member:
    #167004
    Messages:
    2,692
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rysiu
    Was Golden State, now Poland EU
    Vehicle:
    1995 4x4 LX Ext Cab, I4 2.7, MT, 335K miles
    DD Deck+backup camera, LED DRL, All LED except H4 Hella
    My label shows 26 front and 29 rear with 225/75R15 P-rated tire. I run that pressure with Michelin P-rated 235/75R15 and tires lasted over 80k miles each time.
    Now I switched to LT type BFG KO2 30/9.5R15 and in order to have them loaded properly I calculated 30psi in front and 33psi on rear. Thy run smooth exactly like my good old Michelin.
    I have no mods (lift, bumpers etc) and I carry camper shell on the back.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top