I have a set of bfg all terrain t/a ko 265/75/r16 and for the life of me I can not a reference for the correct inflation pressure.
Anyone know or an idea where I can find this info?
Matt

 

Depends on what tire you have, but in general, Here's a decent article:
http://www.thedieselstop.com/content...re%20Inflation

 

I typically begin by using a minimum as that posted on the tag on the driver's door frame and the maximum as stamped on the tire and then adjust to what suits your driving habits.

 

Basically, the technique is over time watch your wear pattern. Adjust the pressure so the tires wear evenly across the entire face of the tire. Note that fronts and rears will rarely require the same pressure.

Proper pressure is problematic once you get big tires (by big I don't mean 265s, I mean 33x12.50s or bigger...) as a Yota isn't heavy enough to properly weight the tire. For example, on my 35s, if I get an even wear pattern I need 20 in the rear and 24 in the front. Drives like crap this way. I gradually increased pressure until it feels good, and run 28 in rear and 33 in front. Wear isn't optimal, but it drives well. Best compromise I can manage.

 

I see what you guys are saying, but bfg must have put some psi reccomendation with these tires.

 

The correct pressure will depend on the weight of the vehicle. Since a tire could be put on a light truck or a 1 ton, the pressures for each would be diff. You want the pressure to allow full tread contact with the road. To much, it rides the center tread, too little it rides the edge of the tread.

 

I have 265/75/16 BFG's All Terrians and run around 38 psi, wear is pretty even and decent gas mileage.

 

They do. All tire manufacturers do, for each tire. You'll have to ask the local BFG dealer for a copy, I couldn't find it on their website where it used to be. The charts seemed to disappear after the Explorer lawsuits, now they say to "follow manufacturers recommendations..." Jeez.

Chart should look like this (see attachment) Sorry, the only chart I had handy was for truck tires.
What you are supposed to do is inflate the tire for the weight it will be carrying. This is also true for car tires, and if go changing from the stock sizes you have to either get a chart (and weigh your vehicle) to get the proper pressures, or do the chalk test, which is much easier.

 

just use the pressure the factory recommends I think its 26 front and 29 back...its on the drivers door sill.....if its too sloppy or rough then adjust accordingly. I have 265/75/16 bfg a/t ko's and run the stock pressure and they wear pretty evenly. Just make sure you rotate them....

 

i run 32psi in my tacomas 265-70-16 bfg all terrains

 

I use BFG TA's 31/10.5/R15 at about 45-50 psi. I'm going for gas milage. They are wearing fine. I'm at about 50k on this set and they still look like they have lots of life left.

 

Don't forget to put fresh air in your tires every 18 months when you get your ECM "rebuilt".
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Man, 45-50 psi on 31's. I know the T-100's are maybe a little heavier than my 3rd gen runner but that seems really high. I first had 38 psi on my 32's and it felt rough on the road. When I aired down to about 32 psi, it was perfect. I know that higher psi can get better mpg, but I have to think that 45-50 is making you wear the middles pretty quickly?

 

to my eyes, the wear looks uniform, at 35psi, the ride was mooshy/sloppy compared to what I'm used to.

 

The problem is that by the time you see it, it's too late...

 

Make sure to change your blinker fluid when you figure out the correct tire pressure.

 

The answer is 'C'.

 

I have over 50k on these tires half of that is at 45-50 psi. You'd think I would see some uneven wear by now woundn't you?