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Tire pressure dilemma

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Zach_795, Jun 4, 2023.

  1. Jun 4, 2023 at 11:31 AM
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    Zach_795

    Zach_795 [OP] Master Apprentice

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    K&N Cold Air Intake PowerStop Z36 Extreme Performance Brakes, drilled and slotted, red calipers and drums Midland 75-822 CB w/ 3’ FireStik antenna JBA Silver Ceramic Shorty Headers BFGoodrich T/A KO2 LT265/65R17 tires 4Runner Sport 6 spoke 17” wheels Remote control exhaust cut-out Ruthenium spark plugs 12-hole injectors 20% tint all around 35% windshield Weathertech mats and window flares Grille guard with twin spot light bars, wired to high beams 2.5” RC lift front and back KSP Upper Control Arms Full led replacement 6000k
    I recently got new wheels and tires for my 02 Limited. Went from stock 16” wheels and 265/70R16 Nexen Rodian AT Pros to LT265/65R17 BFG KO2s and 17” 03-09 4Runner wheels. The Nexens had a max of 51# and I ran them at 40# they did fine. These new LT BFGs have a max of 80# and I have no idea what to run them at.
    I found a pressure calculator online which used the GAWR and tire specs to recommend psi, (pic below). I used the max GAWR on the door sticker and the max tire weight and pressure to calculate. If someone could tell me if these figures look right or if they’re completely off I would greatly appreciate. :)

    IMG_4019.jpg
     
  2. Jun 4, 2023 at 11:42 AM
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    CTundraForMe

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    It looks reasonable to me, although I'm unclear how/why the rear axle is 800lbs more than the front axle is, which is where the engine is?

    That said, I've seen the "chalk test" is supposed to be the most reliable way of determining "correct" tire pressure.
     
  3. Jun 4, 2023 at 11:45 AM
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    Zach_795

    Zach_795 [OP] Master Apprentice

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    K&N Cold Air Intake PowerStop Z36 Extreme Performance Brakes, drilled and slotted, red calipers and drums Midland 75-822 CB w/ 3’ FireStik antenna JBA Silver Ceramic Shorty Headers BFGoodrich T/A KO2 LT265/65R17 tires 4Runner Sport 6 spoke 17” wheels Remote control exhaust cut-out Ruthenium spark plugs 12-hole injectors 20% tint all around 35% windshield Weathertech mats and window flares Grille guard with twin spot light bars, wired to high beams 2.5” RC lift front and back KSP Upper Control Arms Full led replacement 6000k
    Here is the door sticker with the GAWR on it
    IMG_4018.jpg
     
  4. Jun 4, 2023 at 12:42 PM
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    CTundraForMe

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    I'm not an expert.. but I think those are "max" numbers?
     

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