02Runner

Congrats on picking up your new ride. Definitely show it to us when you can. the Pacific Blue is an awesome color.

M1911

BT17R: I should have listened to you. I checked the tire pressure tonight. My guage only reads up to 40 psi. The tire pressure was above that. Well above that. No wonder the ride was a bit stiff...

BT17R

Yeah, it's a sad and potentially dangerous fact that about half of all new Toyota's (not just 'Runners) are delivered with shipping tp's of ~50 psi. Dealers are paid to PDI/PDS every new Toyota leaving the lot, sign the PD/PDS check sheet form that includes a check for correct tp, and give the original to the customer. Most don't, opening themselves to a fat liability claim someday.

Toys are shipped with ~50 psi to minimize tire flat spots when the vehicle is lashed to the deck of a ship, train, or truck. Must've been a jarring ride home! For comparison, try them at factory 32 psi, then at 38 psi that's still well within max tire rating of 51 psi. I think you'll like the handling improvement at 38, with little given up in ride comfort.

Since your dealer is sloppy, you might as well verify that they tightened the wheels to spec (83 ft. lbs. I think), another source of annoyance many here found. One owner here found his were barely finger tight.

Lastly, take it easy on the brakes for the first 200 miles. It only takes one hard application during pad bedding-in to create potato chip-like rotors and an aggravating pedal pulsation.

Otherwise, have fun with your GREAT new truck!