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[rubberlegs]

 I got over 60,000 miles on my first set of BFG KOs. I'm now running KO2s.

 

Is that with a camper, or an empty truck?

 

By the way, the 46psi for E rated tires corresponds well with the 30 psi for P rated tires, using the method in the Toyo link above. Since we tend to overload the rear, more pressure for the rear tires seems like the right plan.

[takesiteasy]

Is that with a camper, or an empty truck?

 

By the way, the 46psi for E rated tires corresponds well with the 30 psi for P rated tires, using the method in the Toyo link above. Since we tend to overload the rear, more pressure for the rear tires seems like the right plan.

 

Our camper is on the truck about half the year (stored during the winter). Most of the miles are on pavement with the camper on the truck. I don't drive the truck much during the winter.

[Fleet007]

Does anyone know how I start a new thread on a new topic?  I've tried everything but the only option I get is to send a private message to up to 5 people.  

Thanks

Mike 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Does anyone know how I start a new thread on a new topic?  I've tried everything but the only option I get is to send a private message to up to 5 people.  
Thanks
Mike

Mike, click on the specific forum you want to post in, example “Trip Reports”. You’ll then see a rectangular button for “Start New Topic”.

[Fleet007]

Thanks Free Range Human!

[57Pan]

Lot of good information, I’ve settled into the same of about 45psi front and 55psi rear with ko2s on my Tacoma with an ATC bobcat. Lower psi to about 40psi all the way around with no camper.

[RC Pilot Jim]

My 2 cents:

 

Our 2013 Tacoma weighs 4400 pounds empty (no tailgate, half tank of fuel, no driver). 2012 Eagle (improved)  shell weighs 1,100 pounds empty . Camper loaded permanently. We run Hankook 10 ply  LT265x75R16 on the street with camper empty (of portable camping gear) we run 36 pounds front and rear. For washboard roads 28-30 psi for comfort. 

 

After 60,000 miles tires are wearing evenly... Driving 2-3 days per week. Truck sits in the shade when parked.

Edited by RC Pilot Jim, 24 August 2019 - 05:19 PM.

[RC Pilot Jim]

Comment from "rubber legs" about changing out the door sticker.

 

One of my "knowledgeable" engineer  friends said that doing that may effect the annual registration fee if Toyota reports the change to the DMV. As the vehicle weight is the number the DMV (California) uses to set the fee.

 

I have NOT verified this out with Toyota - Yet !!

Edited by RC Pilot Jim, 24 August 2019 - 05:29 PM.

[takesiteasy]

Comment from "rubber legs" about changing out the door sticker.

 

One of my "knowledgeable" engineer  friends said that doing that may effect the annual registration fee if Toyota reports the change to the DMV. As the vehicle weight is the number the DMV (California) uses to set the fee.

 

I have NOT verified this out with Toyota - Yet !!

 

The new door sticker does not change the vehicle weight rating. It only changes the recommended tire pressures for LT tires.

[Taco around the world]

Having just discovered this thread I am late to the party. We have a 2019 Tacoma with a fleet flatbed and a norweld tray, it weighs 6500 pounds empty. We’re running 275/70/17 BFG KO2 tires, load range E at 50 psi. We plan on airing down by 1/3rds; 34 psi for gravel roads and 17 psi for sand.