What PSI do you run?

[66nova]

275/55/20

32 front
30 Rear unless I am towing then I go close to max psi.

 

[RebelThunder]

Stock combo - 35psi

Helo's and Nitto's - 40psi

 

[Cowboy Cadillac]

Yoko Geolander A/Ts 245/75 R16 - 38psi front and back

 

[RedRider]

50 lbs for 33s is a good pressure.

I run mine at factory specs.

 

[DarrenWS6]

Your logic is backwards, more PSI the faster they will wear down, the less air the more life they have.

I have my Toyo's at 40psi for daily driving, winter I ran 38 for a slight softer tread for slick roads. I find this the sweet spot for these size Toyo's we have, and to lengthen the tread wear fine. Our max is 65psi I believe, and the only need to go that high is for hard towing.

Oh, and for highway I go to 45 for economy reasons. Air down to 40 once i'm home.

Afraid not. That's why I said "(within reason)". As long as you're in a good range (not under-inflated or over-inflated) you're good.

However, if you're in that range, the higher pressure has longer tread life and better fuel economy. It may be a small difference, but it is better. The lower-inflated tire will generate more heat due to the increased contact friction (more wear) and will make it harder for the vehicle to turn the tires (more fuel). A good comparison is riding a bike. Try deflating the tires a little and tell me which way is easier to ride. It's not much, but it is a difference. I'm about to drop down to 45/40 for a while.

Then again, I've just recently switched to 50. I was running 45 for a while and it seemed that the corners of the far outside tread knobs were getting worn, which is why I increased it.

Hey Matt. Does Ford go crazy with a TPMS warning if you jack with the pressures like GM does?

Nope.

hmm, k then, makes logic makes sense.

 

[PenguinLTZ]

64 front
60 rear

 

[OldCracker29]

I run 60 psi all the way around.

 

[Black02Silverado]

40 in the truck and 36 on the Acadia.

 

[Bowtie2Sierra]

I'm running 40psi in 275/55/20 Cooper Zeon LTZ.

 

[bubbatrucklover]

Title says it all. What are you running?


I have 33x12.5R20 Toyo M/Ts and am still adjusting the pressure trying to strike a good balance. Generally I keep the pressure high (within reason) to lengthen the life of the tires and increase economy. I don't notice any increase in ride stiffness so it doesn't bother me. I check it every few thousand miles to see how it's wearing.

Right now I'm testing out 50 psi up front and 45 psi in the rear.

245/75/16 and I go by what the tire says.

Your logic is backwards, more PSI the faster they will wear down, the less air the more life they have.

I have my Toyo's at 40psi for daily driving, winter I ran 38 for a slight softer tread for slick roads. I find this the sweet spot for these size Toyo's we have, and to lengthen the tread wear fine. Our max is 65psi I believe, and the only need to go that high is for hard towing.

Oh, and for highway I go to 45 for economy reasons. Air down to 40 once i'm home.

38/13.5-17 Toyos mud/terrain, 45 on asphalt, 18 front/15 Rear on gravel, 12 front/10 rear on sand and mud.

WOW and SWEET FANCY MOSES.

Ok let's start with Toyos don't have a "go by" on the tire Dave only a Max pressure(for mine 65psi). Thats's where some of the confusion started(for me anyway)

To all quoted and in general. You can do what you want it's your $$ and this is NOT a dig on anyone's opinions or knowledge.

I was in the same crux in that EVERYONE on a forum had numbers ranging from 25 psi up to 5%to10% under max. (I will say the 10psi is a new one as for the lowest)

I started playing with numbers from 65psi (VERY OLD MIS information from growing up and "always max pressure")then quickly down to 55psi then 45psi.

I also got my thinking confused on bigger tires more/less pressure etc.


I finally got frustrated at not knowing who was right and e-mailed Toyo.

Mine are 37"X13.5"X17" but, the same logic applies(according to the CS rep)

They called me back and explained it as such.

Your vehicle has a placard. Your tire pressure(what is actually holding the vehicle up per say) is calculated and divided by 4.(they factor in loaded and towing) these details are broken down. Your tires are matched specifically with that rating system in mind.

My '02 Silverado ECSB is 35psi and this is what Toyo says to run. I asked "what if"? fully loaded,towing etc.

She said 35psi with the RARE occasion of adjusting MAYBE 2-3 psi up or down BUT STRONGLY suggested 35psi at all times.

This isn't an "I'm right" or "everyone else is wrong" thing.

Again it's Y'alls money and Y'alls decision.

My tires around here are $360 (ea) mounted and balanced. For the best wear and best fuel economy (that can be expected )I have to go with their suggestion.

After all it's my $$ that has to replace them. If anyone wants to cut a check I'll try whatever pressure anyone want's me too.