50 psi?

kawicowboy · 10-28-2009, 08:36 AM

I just happened to notice that the tire pressure on my 96 Taco with 15in rims and Michellin tires says 50 Psi, that sound crazy to me can this be right, my wifes 97 LTD runner with 16s says 32 psi.

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seanmearse · 10-28-2009, 08:39 AM

Does it say max next to it? or did you just check the pressure and thats what the gauge said?

kawicowboy · 10-28-2009, 08:44 AM

It says 50 on the tire so I guess thats max, But I noticed while checking tire pressure that it was at 50, so I looked at the tire to see.

ACSig · 10-28-2009, 08:44 AM

I have Goodyear LT tires on mine, at least I think they're Goodyear. They are 50 psi, but my parents 04 and 86 are both around 30 psi with stock tires. So I figured since they are Light Truck tires I might as well try 50psi and I didn't notice a difference, so I life them there.

seanmearse · 10-28-2009, 08:51 AM

Should run whatever is recommended for the vehicle. Im at 29 psi cause it offers the best contact patch.

mastacox · 10-28-2009, 08:51 AM

You shouldn't run the tires at their maximum rating unless they are holding close to their maximum load. There really isn't any reason to run the tires at 50psi for a Tacoma that isn't hauling anything.

My tires on my 4Runner are load range D with a maximum pressure rating of 65 psi, but I run them at 40psi for on-road driving.

kawasakimoto_7 · 10-28-2009, 09:18 AM

thats all crazy talk.. you can run your tires at whatever you want without going over your max.. but dont go too low, youll get shoulder wear if so.. i work for discount tire and i run my 31x10.50's at 45 PSI and i think the max is 50.

VSU_4runnin · 10-28-2009, 09:22 AM

well i think the 50 is the max, my bfg a/t's are filled to 30, but while driving, let's say 70 down the highway for 2 hours, if i pull off and check the tire pressure, its close to 60 psi. that higher rating is to compensate for the heating and expanding of the o2, or N.

seanmearse · 10-28-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kawasakimoto_7

thats all crazy talk.. you can run your tires at whatever you want without going over your max.. but dont go too low, youll get shoulder wear if so.. i work for discount tire and i run my 31x10.50's at 45 PSI and i think the max is 50.

Last time I ran any tires that high, my centers wore down first. Do the chalk method, across the tread, take a little short drive, and look at your contact patch at 45psi, then check it the same way at 30psi. to little outside wears, to much center wears, its just basic science.

Ironmike4x4 · 10-28-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by seanmearse

Last time I ran any tires that high, my centers wore down first. Do the chalk method, across the tread, take a little short drive, and look at your contact patch at 45psi, then check it the same way at 30psi. to little outside wears, to much center wears, its just basic science.

You beat me to it. If you want the maximum life out of your tires I would inflate them to what you find on the chalk test. You want it to wear evenly from the center to the edge. Proper alignment, tire rotations, and inflation will give you the best results.

You will often times hear people say to bump up the pressure to the maximum to get better MPGs. IMHO if you are paying more for the tires than you are saving for mileage it isn't worth it.

SC4Runner · 10-28-2009, 03:29 PM

To me, tire pressure is dependent on 2 major factors: The weight of the vehicle, and the width of the tire. Tacomas, since they are lighter than other pickups would require less than the max psi listed vaule on the tire.

As already said, the easiest method is to just use a chalk line.

**4x4Fink** · 10-28-2009, 03:44 PM

x3 for the chalk test.

Fink

MaK92-4RnR · 10-28-2009, 03:50 PM

I keep mine at 45. 50 seems... steep.

sn0wrunnin · 10-28-2009, 05:15 PM

Mine max at 65. I run at 50 on the highway and 16 off road.

chad1041 · 10-28-2009, 05:23 PM

35 on my tsl's the trick is not just air pressure alone that the biggest but keeping them rotated too

10-28-2009, 08:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
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ACSig Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 70	I have Goodyear LT tires on mine, at least I think they're Goodyear. They are 50 psi, but my parents 04 and 86 are both around 30 psi with stock tires. So I figured since they are Light Truck tires I might as well try 50psi and I didn't notice a difference, so I life them there. __________________ 1995 4Runner, V6 3.0, 5 Speed, 2 12" Audiobahns, Manual Hubs, 2 130w Offroad Lights

10-28-2009, 08:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
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10-28-2009, 08:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
mastacox Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Alamos, NM Posts: 2,650	You shouldn't run the tires at their maximum rating unless they are holding close to their maximum load. There really isn't any reason to run the tires at 50psi for a Tacoma that isn't hauling anything. My tires on my 4Runner are load range D with a maximum pressure rating of 65 psi, but I run them at 40psi for on-road driving. __________________ Brian 1998 4Runner SR5

10-28-2009, 09:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
kawasakimoto_7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: roseville, CA Posts: 160	thats all crazy talk.. you can run your tires at whatever you want without going over your max.. but dont go too low, youll get shoulder wear if so.. i work for discount tire and i run my 31x10.50's at 45 PSI and i think the max is 50. __________________ 1995 toyota pickup 4x4 reg. cab 22RE 5 spd bought: 206,000 stands now: 218,000 recent top end rebuild marlin crawler front bumper w/o stinger 31x10.50's black steel rims flowmaster 40

10-28-2009, 08:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
kawicowboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brampton Ont Canada Posts: 153	It says 50 on the tire so I guess thats max, But I noticed while checking tire pressure that it was at 50, so I looked at the tire to see.

10-28-2009, 09:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
VSU_4runnin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Georgia Posts: 657	well i think the 50 is the max, my bfg a/t's are filled to 30, but while driving, let's say 70 down the highway for 2 hours, if i pull off and check the tire pressure, its close to 60 psi. that higher rating is to compensate for the heating and expanding of the o2, or N. __________________ 1998 Toyota 4Runner: 33" BFG A/T T/A: KO 2.5" Lift CB Radio Brush Guard Yakima roof rack manikin head (Viola), and more to come! Clicky For Picky Buildup GATTORA KJ4HVQ Skywarn Ga 208 ΦΣK DAMN PROUD!

10-28-2009, 03:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,885	To me, tire pressure is dependent on 2 major factors: The weight of the vehicle, and the width of the tire. Tacomas, since they are lighter than other pickups would require less than the max psi listed vaule on the tire. As already said, the easiest method is to just use a chalk line. __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

10-28-2009, 03:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
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10-28-2009, 03:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
MaK92-4RnR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roseville, California ( NOR CAL ) Posts: 321	I keep mine at 45. 50 seems... steep. __________________ 1992 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0 V6 5 Speed - Completely stock with 136k Miles. Modifications: Exhaust: Doug thorley headers, magnaflow hi flow cat, borla turbo muffler, 2.25 piping with a 3" tip Stereo: Pioneer Premier Deck, 2 12" Subwoofers, Brand new speakers all around, 1 450w 4 channel amp, 1 1000w 2 channel amp. CB Radio: Cobra 19 DX IV 40-Channel Compact CB Radio

10-28-2009, 05:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
sn0wrunnin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Conifer, Littleton, or Boulder, Colorado Posts: 52	Mine max at 65. I run at 50 on the highway and 16 off road. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2664130

10-28-2009, 05:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
chad1041 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: valdosta ga Posts: 66	35 on my tsl's the trick is not just air pressure alone that the biggest but keeping them rotated too __________________ *95 taco 3.4 3in body 3in susp. tsl 33 12.50 15*

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