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WaltNYC Oct 3, 2011 11:29 AM

Tire pressure - stock
 
What tire pressure do you run (for those with a stock setup)? Owners manual says 26 front/36 rear psi. That has always struck me as kinda weird so I'm interested in your experiences and reasoning.

Thinking only of running it on the street. No wheeling.

Spike555 Oct 3, 2011 06:04 PM

I run 35psi all the way around, even off road.

Chris-bob Oct 3, 2011 06:20 PM

I run 35 psi all around also.

antichrist Oct 3, 2011 07:48 PM

If it's completely stock run what the manual/door says. That will give you the best service from your tires.
One you replace your tires with non-OEM all bets are off and it's entirely dependent on what tire you have; the size, brand, model and load range.
Asking on the internet is only a solution if you find someone with the exact same setup as you. Very unlikely.

atancreti Oct 3, 2011 09:20 PM

I run 40 front 45 rear. I have bf goodwrench tires.

XCELLER8 Oct 3, 2011 09:50 PM

35 all four

EricTyrrell Oct 3, 2011 09:57 PM

My tires say 35 but I pumped them to manual's spec. Anyone know why front would be lower than rear and why aftermarket tires should or shouldn't be pumped the same?

jafir Oct 3, 2011 11:41 PM


Originally Posted by EricTyrrell (Post 271423)
My tires say 35 but I pumped them to manual's spec. Anyone know why front would be lower than rear and why aftermarket tires should or shouldn't be pumped the same?

The rear is slightly heavier, unloaded, and can be much heavier when loaded or towing.

WaltNYC Oct 4, 2011 09:29 AM

OK... so mine truck is completely stock. Started life with Goodyears....now has General Grabber HTS 235/70R16. What pressure would you run on my truck and why (given the owners manual says 26/36)?

I ask 'cause while I understand the effects of tire pressure on handling (26/36 will cause oversteer), safety, and mileage, I wondering what other considerations I should be aware of.

jafir Oct 4, 2011 10:39 AM

I would say start with the owner's manual recommendation, and then adjust as needed for wear or handling characteristics. If they have similar specs, you'll be fine.

My 96 had Michelins on it from the factory, and I've seen a lot of others that did too. I wonder if this is based on trim level or who had the best deal to the factory at the time.


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