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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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Tire Pressure at 26/29 or 32?

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I just bought some 265/75/16 Bridgestone Dueler A/Ts and was wondering should I keep my tires at 26 front and 29 rear as it says on the door of my Tacoma 2004 double cab or go with 32 PSI. The guy at the shop says 26/29 but im not sure it'll contact correctly on the ground. Anyone have experience with this?
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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I have 29-30 all around, and the revos feel pretty soft. I might bump it up to 32 or 35psi, maybe do a chalk test

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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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35 for street use on mine. 265/75/16's here.
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by <96 Runner>
35 for street use on mine. 265/75/16's here.
That's what I use on mine too. 285/75/16 tires though.
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by <96 Runner>
35 for street use on mine. 265/75/16's here.
Ditto what 96 Runner said (pressure and size). Plus, I'll air down to about 26 for deep snow. But it's really a matter of personal preference and varies from tire to tire.
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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At my dealership we are told to air it at manufacturer's specs mainly for ride quality. But I've always aired my at least 5 psi below cold tire specs for both gas mileage and handling.
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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you will get better mileage with a higher tire pressure
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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What PSI does everyone think would create less uneven wear on the tires?
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 04:06 AM
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If you're experiencing uneven wear, you need to make some repairs, either suspension, alignment or both.
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 04:32 AM
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You should have just enough air pressure to get all of the beads to wear evenly. If the inside bead wears the most, then its over inflated. If the 2 outermost beads are worn and not the inners, then you are under inflated.

40psi in my BFG ko's 235/75r15s LRC
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