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Tire Pressure Opinions

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by jkyle92083, Feb 9, 2019.

  1. Feb 9, 2019 at 5:31 PM
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    jkyle92083

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    With all this cold weather, thought I’d get opinions on tire pressure. I am running aftermarket 275/60R/20s, thinking 35psi?

    Yay/Nay?
     
  2. Feb 9, 2019 at 5:35 PM
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    A little of this and a little of that.
    I have 295/70/18’s and am running them at 54-56 psi. I used to run them (for the last 10k miles) at 34 psi and the outside edges were wearing bad on all four tires! No it’s not the alignment either...
     
  3. Feb 9, 2019 at 5:39 PM
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    Holy shit, that seems too high.
     
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  4. Feb 9, 2019 at 5:41 PM
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    I also have 295/70R18 cooper stt pro and I’m running 43 psi. I actually inquired with cooper tires online company and they told me to run between 42-45 psi.
     
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    LT or P-metric?

    i run my stock bridgestone P-metrics at 38-40 yr round, hot or cold in houston.

    Lt's will take anywhere from 60-80
     
  6. Feb 9, 2019 at 5:47 PM
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    Hell I don’t even know what LT or p-metric means. They’re XL.
     
  7. Feb 9, 2019 at 5:47 PM
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    I think some is way better than none.
     
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  8. Feb 9, 2019 at 5:49 PM
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    I’ve never had aftermarket tires and always just went by the door panel lol. New truck, coming from a Tacoma and I may be a bit of an idiot when it comes to tires. Guys at Discount put 35pounds in em but that seems a little low.
     
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  9. Feb 9, 2019 at 5:50 PM
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    it should say on the sidewall

    P275/60/20 is p-metric; usually a touring tire

    LT275/60/20 is a "light truck" tire; more ply's and capable of heavy cargo and towing.
     
  10. Feb 9, 2019 at 5:51 PM
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    Makes sense, thanks!
     
  11. Feb 9, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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    My taco recommended 29psi but I always ran about 32, never had any issues.
     
  12. Feb 9, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    also listed on sidewall will be max psi for that specific tire.

    most p-metrics i've seen are around 44-45 max. i will run 5-6 less than max. i like a firm ride and have never had uneven wear.

    factory recommendations (sticker inside of door panel) are too low for me and feel too soft. they also feel slower, maybe this is just my imagination...
     
  13. Feb 9, 2019 at 5:58 PM
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    Nay.

    My 2017 is on that exact size (came on the truck) Nitto Terra Grapplers. I'm at 45 psi cold. Seems to wear evenly and the ride is fine.
     
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  14. Feb 9, 2019 at 6:05 PM
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    Empty load 35x12.5r18 I run ~35 front/30psi rear. Loaded and towing I run ~40/45 rear. Off-road I’m about ~15/10 rear haha.

    Dick cepek fun country’s
     
  15. Feb 10, 2019 at 3:33 PM
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    A little of this and a little of that.

    It does seem high but so far, real good...
     

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