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Originally posted by tmr812
This didn't get much response in the tire forum.
What tire pressure do you have in the front and rear of a 2002 4x4 with the TRD off road package?
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I have a new 2002 Tundra with the TRD off Road package (4x4, Access Cab, V8
I have the tires that come with that package (BFG Rugged trail T/A P265 70/R16)
These tire claim a max pressure of 35psi. The sticker on the frame of the drivers side door recommends 32psi for the rear tires, and 26psi for the front tires.
26psi for the front seems low to me, and even looks a bit low as well.
Should the front be 26psi? I'd like to take it to at least 30psi. What are the pros and cons of doing this?
Thanks,
TMR
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I'd run at least 30 to 32 psi in the front tires and 30 in the rear (more if you plan on loading it)
If you put too much air in, the center of the tread will wear; if you put too little in, the edges will wear.
You could pretty safely put 32 in all the tires and you'll be fine. 35 is a bit much in the tires but if you like it firmer - well, that fine but the tread center will probably end up wearing faster than the edges and would limit your tread life.
The only reason that pressure really matters is so you don't wear out one section of the tread before the other sections wear. Once any section of the tread gets to two tenths, the tire is "done". If you're driving in snow, it's done much before that.
alan