4x4abc
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how to set the right tire pressure for your tires
you have me seen mentioning the chalk test for tire pressure
if you run stock tires on your rig - this is not for you
just use what the door sticker recommends
however, if you picked a different tire (taller, wider etc) you will have to find the correct psi
the following chalk test shows you how to do that
please note - you don't need to run the vehicle for 100 feet
20 feet will do
especially on pickups you will have to check front and rear separately
because of the uneven load distribution (empty bed)
and then of course a 3rd run with a loaded bed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvbFgrH0IQ
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I read what's printed on the tire, unless under unusual conditions.
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what's printed on the tire only gives you the maximum load at a certain psi
that maximum load is almost always much higher than the weight of your truck
so, the given psi is almost always wrong for your tires
Harald Pietschmann
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Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc  | you have me seen mentioning the chalk test for tire pressure
if you run stock tires on your rig - this is not for you
just use what the door sticker recommends
however, if you picked a different tire (taller, wider etc) you will have to find the correct psi
the following chalk test shows you how to do that
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When I change from P to LT tires, and door plate pressure no longer applies, I use the load/inflation tables to select proper pressure for paved road.
Has always worked fine.
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David K
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Bingo!
The chalk test rocks!
Here is when I did it back in 2012, photos, posted on Tacoma World: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/chalk-test-dynapro-atm-a...
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Don't let your mechanic set your tire pressure by the OEM specs. OEM specs are inside the door. Cost me $600 in rubber.
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I agree chalk test is a good, simple method. My last trip to Loreto I also stopped several times on the straight road areas, and took tire temps. I
have always had a tendency to slightly over inflate. On the new KO2's I have set mine at 53psi front, and 62 psi rear. F-350. I have found it is
easy to over inflate. After any truck service I always reset tire pressure myself.
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John Harper
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What were your tire temperatures? MPH? Ambient temperature?
John
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billklaser
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MPH. 60 to 65 mph- air temp around 75,
107/111/105 102/108/102
117/120/109. 102/108/105
Did not take road temps:
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John Harper
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Interesting, about a 40* jump.
What was the tire pressures at those temps? You started at 53/62?
John
[Edited on 1-20-2018 by John Harper]
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billklaser
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John, did not check tire pressure hot. Probably should have done that just for the info, I was just interested in either under or over inflation.
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