Tire pressure for daily driving? Door sticker says 26psi

When I bought my taco I was impressed with how tight the tires were- pressured at about 60 psi. I was shocked when I read the sticker on the door recommending 26 psi.- see image of sticker. I am not sure of where it should be so brought them down to 30psi.

So where should it be for daily driving and how low can it be changed to for off-road?

I have the P265/70R16

 

30-35 psi should be good for daily driving.

 

Google “Chalk Test”. Off road I go 18-19 pounds. Less if necessary.

 

Why not follow the the manufacturers recommendations?

 

That's exactly my question. I suspect that recommendation does not cover all tires equally so I thought I'd get the question out.

 

Most folks are going to tell you to do the chalk test for on road. Just like rnish said.

For off road it's more of a feel and sight type of deal. Drop them until there's a bit of squat in the sidewalls and see how the ride feels. The exact number can change per road, season, speed, etc

 

It also doesn't cover terrane or loading conditions. So it's really just "trial and error". Just remember. Low tires give a softer ride, accelerate tire wear and decrease fuel mileage. Higher pressures give you a harsher ride but increase fuel mileage and decrease tire wear. . You have to find your own medium. The chalk test will get you close if you really don't know where to start. But the chalk test isn't perfect either.

 

If your new tire is a P265/70/16/111 it does...

The placard is basically telling you to inflate to a psi that attains a load capacity of 2,105 lbs for a P-metric or euro-metric tire; or 1,914 lbs from LT tires.

Is your truck 1st gen? GVWR, is like 5,100 lbs... Your truck's recommended inflation is (4 x 2,105)8,420 lbs or 165% of gvwr.