I've been using the chalk method for over 15 years. Your explanation is dead on! My only suggestion is to apply the chalk at 3 different places around the tread. Tires are often not exactly round, so checking it at several locations can even things out. People don't seem to realize that one size of tire can be used on many different vehicles that can weigh several hundreds of pounds different from one another. The chalk method can dial in the exact pressure you need for your application.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

@off-roadingexplained8417

2 жыл бұрын

Right. And even going from 29.5 tires to 30.5 for the Cherokee Trailhawk (you can go to 32 with minor mods) if you look at the load tables you'll see that 31 PSI will hold the same weight in a 265 65 17 as a 245 65 17 holds with 36 psi. 37 is REALLY high for the Wrangler IMHO. It seems like every year tire pressures go up higher and higher (likely for fuel economy reasons). I would say that a 37 with 30 PSI will hold very substantial loads, probably still far beyond the stock tires. A load table might even say 22 is ok . Maybe for off road is do that .... but it gets to a point where even though you can hold the load , it's too "squishy" All these things are good references but still I feel all roads lead back to chalk. I'll check it out tomorrow. Pretty sure I'll chalk between 30 and 33 psi.

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the headlight adjustment pitch. So many folks neglect this

@GatorOverland

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I even adjust mine when towing or loaded with overland gear.. too easy not to do to save opposing traffic some headache or danger

I have been looking for this for ever... And it was so easy. Thanks.

Great detail. Left sitting here wondering how I haven’t heard of this all these years. 👍🏼

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

😉… pay it forward.. it makes all the difference

That's the most informative thing i've seen in a while! going to use that trick for ALL of my cars.

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… Make sure you check the manufacture tire pressure ranges to know that you are good for the pressure… And always air to the optimum pressure if towing..

Great life hack on getting the right tire pressure of diff car tires. Thank you sir this one helps a lot

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

You bet, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment…🤘🏼

Thank you!! You are a GENIUS. By the way I can listen to you all day.

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

😂.. thanks, i don’t hear that often .. just paying it forward is all.

Great work!!! Love the fact that you mention the difference with the Patagonia’s as well. 👍🏼

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud.. figured it was a good piece of knowledge to have.

Thanks - great advice - i will try that for sure

Thanks for the informative video and for calling out the difference with Patagonias as that is what I'm planning to run

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

You bet! They are a great tire, but tire pressure is crucial for proper wear and performance of that tire. They are surprisingly quiet on the highway. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! 🤘🏼

This is actually very helpful. Someone told me about how to check ur tires are well inflated. I got a 2015 lifted Scion xB with 215/70/16 toyo open country A/T III. So this will definitely be a very simple handy tool. Thanks for the tip 🙏🏼🙏🏼

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤝

Awesome video, new tire guy learning and researching this stuff. Crazy how stock you were given seventeen high! Such a trip! definitely good info for me to pass on to customers!

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 (car makers over inflate because the vehicle may sit for an extended period of time)

The only critique I have is a minor one, just something people tend to do a lot in videos that I find annoying; the video title told us what the topic was-- there was no need to spend the first two minutes or so "teasing" us with the infomercial-style "would you like to know...?" and then revealing the chalk as if we didn't already know it was coming. Otherwise, nicely done. I've known about this for years. Even mentioned it recently in a comment elsewhere. But this is the first video I've seen on it.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.. yes, the prolonged portion is a bit dramatic. I’m trying to make more simple and concise videos in future. I just want even the laymens to understand.

@johnterpack3940

3 жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland you do a fine job. I look forward to more videos. I'm a fellow Texan, thinking about setting up my truck for overlanding. But many other things to deal with before that.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Always good to hear from a neighbor.. 🤝... I’m from the Beaumont area... feel free to contact me via Facebook, insta, or email.. I’d be happy to share camp locations and info with you. For better contact, info, photos and video check us out on facebook.com/JKHartel3 instagram.com/p/CF-X_58BjDR/?igshid=1r9yo0niyroip Hawkijon@aol.com

simple but amazing method, thanks for sharing!

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.. make sure to check them cold or rested for 4 hrs

Thank you for taking the time for this informative video. Great job Sir

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

🤘🏼

Awesome vid. Thanks brother

Very helpful information! Thank you!

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting

Can you share this with the folks at the dealership!!! They need training!! This answered my question I've been asking them for years!!! Thank you!!!

@GatorOverland

11 ай бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 love hearing that! That’s the difference between going by spec versus going by visible confirmation… Not all wheels and tires are created equal and thus no one pressure is correct, some pressures are better than others and it’s up to your discretion to decide what pressure works for you.. the chalk test just confirms that you’re not too much and not to under inflated

Full of knowledge 😊 thanks brother ❤

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 happy to help!!

That was cool. Thanks.

Very informative video! Thanks for posting!

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment

This was very useful. Thank you! Just bought a new Willys Wrangler Manual Transmission. Have the 255/70/17. From the dealership the psi was at 44 lol.

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂.. check the door jamb.. should be at most that value.. and go down from there.. I’m thinking 33psi might be just right

You had mentioned milestars, thats what I had and switched to Ko2 so this helped remind me to check pressure for even wear this week.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

Man you’re awesome! I would had never thought about using chalk just subscribe to your channel. Thank you for the valuable tip.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely… Happy to help.. just make sure you do it when they’re cold, and or sitting for 2 to 4 hours before adjusting. You’ll also want to double check your tire manufactures load to inflation ratings to make sure it’s adequate for the loads of your vehicle and or towing… Obviously you want to be running optimum pressure if you’re towing🤘🏼

Awesome video sir! Thank you!

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment

Definitely going to give this a try.

@GatorOverland

8 ай бұрын

It makes a big difference… Just make sure you do it when they’re cold… And stay within the manufacture, pressure range

Thanks for the great video...very glad I watched it, as all the "how-to's" I read online led me to believe I needed to look at the chalk mark left behind on the road by the tire, not on the tire itself. That would have been a problem. ;0)

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Glad I could help, that’s what it’s all about..

This video was very helpful!

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That’s what it’s all about!

Great demonstration. Keep up the good videos.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Philip... Colorado is just around the be bend.. I may squeak out 2 more before we leave. Stay well my “cloaked” friend!

Awesome video & tips man, thank you! 1st time Jeep owner here! I’ve wanted a Jeep ever since I was a kid & finally got my 2012 JKU ABOUT 2.5 weeks ago! I’m still feeling/figuring things out. It felt to me that the steering could be a bit loose feeling or jerky I don’t know exactly how to describe it, as well as seeming to pull to the right a little bit. I assumed at 1st that it probably needed an alignment since it hasn’t had state inspection in MD yet (where they do more stringent 1 & done type of inspections as oppose to more lenient WV yearly inspections, where I bought it & it still had the temp tags from) but when I checked tire pressure to make sure I didn’t have a leak (though no visible flats), I found that both right tires had 35psi & both left were had 37psi. So I just now evened them all @ 35 & am getting ready to see how much if any of a difference only 2psi might make to cause the steering feeling & pulling right like it may if they were significantly more flat on the right. Strange thing is you’d think I need to come down to say 30psi all around but according to what you were saying in chalk test (unless I misunderstood), if the west is on outside then I need to increase psi? So mine are more worn on outside then center of the tires so I’m confused what could be going on with them? Door reccomends 35psi stock & I currently have the stock size GoodYear Wranglers on it, that it came with from the used dealership. (which I think is the tire what they come with from the factory)... anyway I guess what I’m asking is yours & other people’s thoughts on what my issue might be. Also I’m having a hell of a time adjusting my headlights. It’s like I can’t get them even close to correct. It’s either right one pointed 45° outward & 45° upward toward the tops of trees🤦🏽‍♂️ & left is pointed downward where the right should be pointed. Or they both are pointed 45° outward & I’m blinding with my left. Seems like I should be able to do better without having to pay someone I can usually perform most basic vehicle repairs installs etc. I even went & bought those dumb sylvanianZXEs cuz I thought @ 1st that I just couldn’t see cuz the dim basic Bulbs it came with. Waste of $60 cuz for $$50 more could have got LED with lens & sometimes find with LED Fog lights on Amazon for $100-$120 which I’ve never had LED Fog lights so not sure if you have to aim them also or if they already aimed correctly... so, I’m worried about that too being a waste if I then can’t aim them.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. If your wear is on the outside of the tire you are under inflated.. if you are wearing on the middle of the tire you are over inflated.. you want even contact.. the door jamb is optimum pressure for your factory sized tires.. you should probably test between 32-35 psi to see the contact.. as far as your headlights you may need to KZread JK specific headlight adjustment

There is also a mathematical equation for GVWR and over sized tires. I run 25-27, 35 12:50 18. On 18 x 10 wheels. Toyo AT. 40k and will have no problem hitting 65k. I also rotate about every 3k miles. Thanks for video.

Greatness, awesome videos man!

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Good to hear from you bud. I hope all is well with you and the fam.

Excellent thank you!

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

Really good video, thanks!

@GatorOverland

10 ай бұрын

You bet! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Hope it works for you! 🤘🏼🤝

Just picked up my 2023 extreme recon today. Tires are at 40. Way to hard. Thank you for the info I’ll be doing chalk test tomorrow

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

Bad ass!! You bet! I’m actually in the process of doing a 50k mile (actually 56k mile) review on my BFG KO2 all terrains.. i rolled 28-32psi and rotated every 5000 miles.. should be a pretty cool video. I’ll show everywhere the tires have taken us. 🤝

Great video thorough content and it wasn't too long thank you keep up the good work👍

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment. In other videos I have a tendency of being long winded with extra detail. BUT.. for someone out there it’s just the right amount of info the need to gain understanding and/or get the job done. I should have some new content out soon. What rig are your running?

@thetankslapper

3 жыл бұрын

Subjective. I found it perfect, but maybe I'm slower. But I know no one who gets a degree in a brief visit to the classroom. Also, you do know you can speed up playback if your brain is above average, right?

This is such a perfect video. I’m glad it was recommended because i would have never known this, or even thought about it. Ive told so many people about this test. I know tires are expensive, and the knowledge to extend their life is simply invaluable. Thanks man.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

You bet! Just remember to inflate proper to your load of your towing 😉

@coleswaggins

3 жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland most certainly. I cant wait to get BFGs newest mud tire, the KM3. Im gonna be a nut case and put them on my 2018 civic hatchback. I already have a set of 15 inch wheels and because im apparently lucky, the smallest size they make for that tire is the one that should fit in my 30 inch fender, being a 27 inch tire. The day i get those, tho, is the day i also buy some chalk. Im just hoping i didnt get too big of an offset for my wheels and i need to cut stuff up. Ill probably get different rims before that 😂 sorry for being so talkative, its just that new fitment is exciting.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

I have to see this!!!! For better contact, info, photos and video check us out on facebook.com/JKHartel3 instagram.com/p/CF-X_58BjDR/?igshid=1r9yo0niyroip

@coleswaggins

3 жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland is going to be a while, still, until i have tires :( but I’ll certainly show you them :)

Great job with this video.

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… 🤘🏼

Thanks for the vids 👍

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

You bet man… Let me know if you have any questions

Great idea! Thnx

@GatorOverland

3 ай бұрын

You Bet, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

Thanks for this tip/ trick , just put a new set of BF KO2 on my jeep TJ . checked my tire pressure after watching this video and found that tire company did not have balanced tire pressure between tires ranging from 33 to 38 psi . Lesson - Just do not take their word the tire pressures are correct . At any rate I did a chalk test and my tires seem good at 33 psi and the jeep rides smoother . I plan to do a second test to fine tune when the weather is better .

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

😉 thanks for the reply Richard! Those tires are good between 25 and 50 psi on the highway, but Ideally between 30 and your door jamb pressure.. I chalk between 28 & 30 psi.. as long as your checking your base pressure when cold you’re fine.. obviously cold snaps will lower the pressure slightly, but it will warm and increase as you drive. Remember to put them to optimum pressure for your load when/if you’re towing..🤙🏼

You rock! Following 😎

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼

Thanks for the video Please remember you want to do this with hot tires. If you do it at cold, you'll then air down about 10% as the tire pressure goes up during operation.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, pressures should always be adjusted when cold. I currently have them set at 27psi, and they typically rise to 30-31 psi after they warm up

Yes & no. The 37 PSI from the factory would be more useful for a wider range of load. Your method is only good for when your car is unloaded. Another thing you miss is not every tire tread are designed to be flat across. Secondly a lower PSI will soften your sidewall which will affect your cornering stability. Your method work best when the tires that you choose has a flat tread from shoulder to shoulder & when you're a slow driver. But I could be wrong. Great content.

@GatorOverland

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. You make some great points, and you are correct, this concept isn’t for everyone and is only meant as a reference. It’s to your discretion what pressure you use. My video is to reference for daily driving… Tire pressures should always be inflated to match your vehicles weight or load.

Thanks for mentioning the importance of aiming headlights. Today's vehicle lighting engineers clearly never travel in areas where there are no street lights, otherwise they would realize these crazy bright new headlights are doing more harm than good. sincerely- someone who lives on a winding country road.

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂🤘🏼.. you’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting

It is really nice to finally see someone giving some good advice about tires and air-pressure. I spent 20+ years trying to educate people while working in the tire industry and it was hard due to all of the misinformation being fed to the public by the chain corporate stores and other 'so-called' experts. The chalk test is a good way to tell how much air you need, yet there is a better way, though it can only be done when the tires are new. Door stickers lie, the manufacturer wants your money, they dont care how they wear or handle after you buy them. When I would sell someone a new set of tires I would have them drive normally for 100 miles then we'd have them come back. I'd look at the little nipples on the tread and adjust them the same way you do in your test. The big difference between this and the chalk test is the 100 mile test would also take into consideration driving style, hauling stuff from the grocery store and was an overall average for the tires. I do thank you for letting the public know a good way to test their own vehicle, yes it is accurate enough. But.... (yes you probably saw it coming), I do have to say you also broke one of the most important general rules of tire mounting/sizing with your 12.50's on a 7.5 inch wheel. With that set up you will most likely get worse tracking and you also have to set the air pressure artificially low, which can lead to issues of its own. Optimal wheel width for any tire is the same as the tread width. This is true whether it is a 155/80R13 or a 44 gumbo mudder or even a 11R24.5 truck tire. One way to actually get really close is to take the section width, 12.50 in your case with your 37's and subtract 2.5 inches and those tires will be happiest, give you the best wear, economy, ride and handling they will ever give. Manufacturers are after your money so they tell you those 37's can go on a 7.5 inch wheel so they can sell them to all the new Wrangler owners, they dont give a flying rats patootie how they perform after they have your money. BFG has been doing this since they were building 10-15's. One weird caveat of the wider wheel as well is that the same tire will need less air than it does on a narrow wheel. I use to run 6psi in my 33x12.50R15's on my little old CJ-5 on 10 inch wheels, yet a friend using 8 inch wheels had to run 10-12 psi. This is a rare extreme example. You may get decent handling and such with a wheel that is too wide or narrow, but it would be better with the proper width wheel. Tread wear will be one that most everyone would see if they compared two vehicles (which I have, the treadwear can be significantly lowered with a narrow wheel, due to the tire running a bit warmer than it would on a wider wheel because it has to flex more to flatten against the road, and temperature is a significant factor in treadlife.

@TheCamaro5

3 жыл бұрын

Manufacturers do relentless testing to get the best MPG and towing and ride comfort. They are not out to get your money as they have no say in what tires you buy next. If you go up in size or ply then yes i would do this chalk test.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agreed 🤘🏼🤘🏼

Very helpful.thank u

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

You bet! 🤘🏼

Clever trick 🤙🏻

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

Great vid mate, thanks :)

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

Excellent

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

🤘🏼.. make sure you do it when they are cold for best results

Great Review thank you 👍🗽🇺🇲 The Vermonter

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment !🤘🏼

Simple efficient and easy

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what it’s all about !! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

EXCELLENT!!!!

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

Great way to test the psi, thanks.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

You bet! You should definitely refer to the tire mfg load inflation chart but for most vehicles and most driving conditions, this is a simple and effective option to visually see what your tire is doing on the road.

@JB73691

3 жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland Certainly.

Good video. On par with other videos I've seen on the subject.

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

Buena idea, gracias . . .

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

De nada!

Thank You.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼

Thanks!

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

🤘🏼🤝

Nice specifying for pats

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

You bet!!

Thanks for the video! I have not been able to get a straight answer at any tire company as to how to find out the correct pressure on all-terrain tires. Each one of them seem to just guess.

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Simple answer… it is a guess.. every vehicle application is different..find the pattern, and go from there

Just subscribed is so informative and interesting

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and subscribe, more content coming soon🤘🏼

Great vid cheers

@GatorOverland

2 ай бұрын

Thanks

Thank you 🙏

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

🤝🤝🤘🏼🤘🏼

nicely done

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking time to watch and comment 🤘🏼

COOL 😎 GOING TO CHECK THAT OUT , GOT TO FIND MY GRANDSONS CHALK HE HAS LYING AROUND . THANK YOU 🙏 BE SAFE ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

You bet! Happy to help🤘🏼

Even for regular sized ties, adjusting the pressure for the load improves the ride. On my RAM 2500 I use the same tires that would be specified for a RAM 1500. This allows mw to lower the pressure down to safe pressures for the light duty tires without fear of rim leaks. If I want to carry up to 1000 lbs. I inflate the tires to their maximum pressure which is still be well below the heavy duty tires. When I put the camper on the truck I replace the wheels with ones with load range E tires to handle the extra 2000 lbs.

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly right!! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment !

pretty useful info even for light offroading in cars with stock wheels

@taylorhickman84

2 жыл бұрын

I was getting overinflation wear on my 1st gen tacoma, checked the door and the recommended pressure is 26psi!!!

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

😂

That's a sick gladiator!

@GatorOverland

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Doug… It’s brought us to a lot of really cool places

tyres are expensive , its best way for save mony , thank you man 🤗🌷💰🛠👌👍

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

Good video! Wish I would have seen it before buying aftermarket wheels i would have liked to run my stock Rubicon wheels 🤔

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

No worries, you are probably better off in the long run in the case that you want to go bigger than 37’s down the road 😜

Gotta watch p-metric vs LT tires. Also you need to take into account loads/usage especially for trucks.

Good info

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

🤝

I think the pressure on the door, is for factory mpg test and safe to carry max load. But I should point out that, while driving, the weight will transfer, so some situations the tire will carry more load than in the test, like higher speed cornering, breaking... so I would suggest add at least 2-3 psi after a perfect test, and once have heavy load or max load, back to the psi on the door if stock tires/ use inflation table for new size tires . ✌🏻Jeep wave here~

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

You’re exactly right.. 🤘🏼

Cool trix

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

🤘🏼 thanks for taking the time to watch and comment

The lowest road pressure I ever needed for a tire to have full width contract are the TRXUS STS. 20psi. When I ran at 30, the middle wore out way too fast. Lost wet traction too. Switched to TRUX MT after that.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

I run mine at 25 to 27 psi now… I left it at 30 for the video because it was acceptable for the chalk test… But not everybody would want to invest in a programmer to drop TPMS threshold below the factory setting

Very good. But did you take into account what the role dynamics of speed would play in the test? I'm thinking at 65 mph, the center of the tire may bulge out from the centrifugal forces. I suppose it may be a moot point as the handling characteristics would be the litmus test, however subjective that might be...

Good old chalk 👍👍

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

That’s right! Thanks for the reply! 🤘🏼

My 285/70/17 are at 45psi. Need to do the chalk test

Real nice video, thanks man! Don’t know why u gettin the hate by others oh well😒. My 80’ ford 150 with nearly the same size bfgs runs about 25 psi

@GatorOverland

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.. out of 100k views I expect a few to balk… most comment on unrelated content or statements.. all welcomed.. 😂🤝

@Holeshotmx037

5 ай бұрын

I had an "84" Ford Bronco 2 with a custom front and rear suspension and narrowed Dana 60's on 35 BFG MT's. Getting any more than 15 thousand miles out of a set without them turning into octagons or worse. Once I started chalking 23 psi. Rear and 27 in the front. It was 24 until the 2.8 was replaced with a 351 Windsor and a C6 with a NP205. 20,000 miles and still had enough tread to regroove for some cool sand tires.

@GatorOverland

5 ай бұрын

@Holeshotmx037 this Has to be one of the best comments.. thanks for the insight and taking the time to comment

Had a Ford dealership sell me a car once, assured me its been through a 100point inspection. 1 tire was 17psi, another about 22psi and two others under 15psi. Had all the gunk in the radiator, was 99% blockage.

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

Damn.. should have had a 105 point inspection to include those items😂

@DarkLinkAD

Жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland Same dealership had a desk worker back the car into the garage, hit a pole on the way in. Said the bumper was always like that :P I thought that was the last of it, I found some papers they had sent 6 years later, showing they would be selling all of my personal information, to private and 3rd party individuals. No wonder I had Identity theft at 19 when I only used cash everywhere I went.

I have known people to use spray paint, it takes longer to show a true pattern, but it's better for the longer term...

No thumbs down! Because it was a excellent video!

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up or down, i appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. I hope you learned something in the least. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

@davidtwa6265

3 жыл бұрын

Of course there would be 9 thumbs down probably just cause of your comment

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

You have me wondering now, Which comment would that be?

@andresrivera2124

3 жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland nice content .. i dont see any reason why give this video a thumbs down

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.. I guess not everyone finds it helpful or interesting.. It’d help me learn to turn them thumbs up for future videos if they explained why 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

I did not know this easy method. This is happening real soon.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

You bet man! Just make sure you check your tire mfg. inflation/load chart so you know your min and max inflation is within whatever your load capabilities are, especially if you’re towing. My BFG’s are good between 25-50 psi. I don’t tow, so I run them at 28-30psi and the chalk test proves worthy.. 🤘🏼

Very helpfull, thank you. You touched very briefly on the subject of adjusting the Tire Pressure Monitor System in the Jeep to a different threshold. I just upgraded my stock JL tires to 33 inch tires and the shop has them set at 38 psi. I want to do the chalk test, but I am afraid that the TPMS system will complain if I set it any lower than the factory specs, how does one reset those thresholds?

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Great question! The pressure sensor threshold starts “low tire” notification @29 psi and will not reset until you re-inflate to 37 psi.. you will be fine down to 30-32 psi, but if you have a cold snap it could potentially allow the pressure to go below the 29psi threshold.. I use the ECRI module/app and have accounted for my tire size increase to 37 and lowered my threshold to 25psi.. I run my 37’s at 28-30psi.. ecri.app/products/ecri-wireless-vehicle-calibration-device Let me know if you have any more questions

I purchased a set of Mickey Thompson “35”s and they measure 34” 🤦🏻‍♂️ I run them at 32 PSI but will do this test tomorrow thanks man! 👍🏻

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

No biggie, that is probably a good pressure in general.. just make sure you readjust the pressure to optimum for your load before you tow..

@jkpanda7

3 жыл бұрын

Gator_Overland yeap I will for sure thanks.

Is the Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 as the Patagonia? Or I can use this method with it? Great and VERY useful vídeo bro!!!!

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

I believe Patagonia is the only tire like it. The chalk test should apply to your Yokohama’s 🤘🏼

Another thing to consider depending on vehicle, wheel and tire size. Because of the weight distribution from front to back and caster setting (how much the front wheels lean when turned). For example the tires on my old truck likes 42psi in the front and 32 in the back for even wear. I don't bother rotating them because they wear even at that psi.

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely it will change per vehicle and other variables associated with weight and tire and wheel… This is just a way to see what’s going on and adjust as you see fit

@nashvilleoutlaw

Жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland something I ment to highlight and kinda got side tracked lol on most vehicles the front wheels aren't perfectly straight up and lean even more when turning so tends to wear more on the shoulders of the tire. That's why I run more psi in the front. On the back if you have a straight axle you may want to run less than level than what the test shows because the center of the tire gets taller at highway speeds. I would assume vehicles with independent rear suspension might like similar to front air pressure.

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

Very true. Camber will definitely have some effects on what tire pressure you run. With the chalk you can visualize it’s contact patch and inflate to your discretion

When my jeep yj was basically stock on 31's 23psi front & 21psi rear was even wear. Sao and 35's. Well they just sit at 7psi now on the trailer.. it happens

Got a set of KO3s coming in sat. 80 psi on the rear of my superduty seems unnecessary. Doing this immediately. Thanks.

@GatorOverland

7 ай бұрын

tirepressure.com/35x12-50r17-tire-pressure Look at the load/inflation chart and inflate your tire according to your load. I agree, 80 is unnecessary for most driving conditions, but it could be necessary if you’re towing. And.

@GatorOverland

7 ай бұрын

Looking forward to hearing about the KO3 performance

Awesome informative video! Thanks for taking the time to do these for all of us. I was wondering your thoughts on running the stock rims on the 37x12.50s. To my knowledge, most tire manufacturers do not recommend running that wide of a tire on the stock wheel due to the 8 inch width, and recommend at least a 9 inch width. IMHO, one inch is just one inch and I think it should be fine, but I was wondering how your experience has been with the tire wear on the 37s and stock rims. Doing the chalk test im sure helps the wear a lot. Just curious what your opinion was on that. And sorry if you've addressed this in a prior video, Im still going through them all! Thanks!

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… Different tire manufacturer specified different minimum wheel widths… BFG minimum is seven. Five, so everything is good… BFG tends to run a bit smaller than other brands… My tire measures 35.5 at 30 psi… I have about 35,000 miles on mine now and wearing great… Still very quiet on the highway and no scalping or premature where from being on a less than wide wheel, mostly due to the proper tire pressure.. I run 27 to 30 psi, and off-road between 10 and 15psi.. wide tire with a narrow wheel is known as a poor man beadlock..

@gofastgladi7512

2 жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland awesome to hear. I didn’t know bfg’s minimum was 7.5! That’s good news to me moving forward. Thanks for the response! Love the channel man

Great instructional video. I am really surprised the unloaded diameter is so small. The spec says they measure 36.5”. Curious on the choice of stock rims. The BFG site says minimum rim width of 8.5” not 7.5”. Also although I like keeping the rim offset the same for better steering, don’t you end up with some contact when turning tight due to the extra diameter and width?

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the mfg height is based on the widest wheel at max pressure.. every variable will change the final height Pressure, weight, wheel width, temp BFG’s are rates for 7.5 min www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/bfgoodrich-all-terrain-t-a-ko2

Regarding gearing. In my 2010 4dr Rubicon, I went from the stock 32 to 37x12.5, tears from 4.10 to 5.13. Revs just a little higher than stock. Got the same mpg highway as bone stock despite replacing all the plastic with steel and adding 3/16" engine to gas tank six plate kit. Between 500-700 pounds heavier than stock.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

That is the perfect Regear for a JK and 37 ‘s… I have a few friends that went 488 and the performance is lacking a little bit by comparison… These new eight speed automatic transmissions are outstanding for maintaining the proper RPM… 488 would be ideal for daily driving… 513 would be ideal for towing and a bit more low end torque off road

@fishgutz4272

3 жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland I had the stick. Also bought the AEV pro cal module. Got the speedo within 1mph of GPS at 75mph.😀😃😄😁

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

I have the stick too 🤘🏼

This is great information and I run Cooper 295/70/17 which says max PSi is 80 and seeing that most posts here are in the 30 PSI range, is it odd to be so far off from the Cooper max of 80 PSI?

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

you have to remember that the tires are not based what vehicle they go on, but rather the capability of load at a certain pressure… You should always inflate according to your load… If you are not hauling or driving I heavy vehicle, Then the maximum tire pressure should be what is rated on the door jamb as a reference, from there you can decrease the pressure to your comfort or as you see preferable contact with the road. More than likely an 80 psi rated tire is a load range E, which is ideal for 3/4 ton and 1 ton vehicles And will have an outstanding load rating over range C and range D by comparison.

much easier to start with tire max PSI as listed on tire or on-line. easier to release pressure than air up.

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. The info you have provided may work for some folks/vehicle applications, but I wouldn’t advise that max inflation approach. However I do agree the tire mfg pressure/inflation chart should be referred to for determining an allowable range for normal driving and/or load

Those black things you twist off the tire vale’s are called caps, not stems. The stems are inside the valves, under the caps.

@GatorOverland

8 ай бұрын

Yes, that’s correct.. sometimes when I do videos the brain says what it wants to say and when I see it back I realize it, hoping no one notices. But in this case, thankfully it’s just a valve cap error. You’re the first person point that out since posting years ago.. try find where I have my shirt on inside out because I put it on when it was dark.

@salvadorgarcia9108

5 ай бұрын

I took the stems out and all my air came out. Lol

Great video. What tires did you go with? I'm debating between 35 and 37s. How tall is your gladiator with the mopar lift and 37s. I would like my gladiator to still fit in my garage lol. Thanks!

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Contact me outside of KZread JKHARTEL3@gmail.com or @gator_overland on insta.. I have photos and more info on your questions

Glad you mentioned headlights. I was a jeep owner, beginning to hate jeeps due to their headlights. Do the jeep community a favor, adjust your head lights and don’t drive with off-road or fog lights on.

Great, your tires have even contact with the ground and the jeep rides like a cloud....now the real question: why was your shirt inside out at the beginning 🤔🤣😁 good video though..doing this to mine in the morning.

@GatorOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Your the second person in over a year to notice that. I just woke up and thew it on an didn’t take notice until later.. movie mistake 😂🤦🏼‍♂️

Good vid. My personal rule of thumb is this - When in doubt, 5 lbs under recommended psi... just in case. It's always worked for me. I'm on KO2s (35"x12.5x17r)

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼

@-WolfMan-

3 жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland I realize it's probably not the Best "go-to" when setting All-Terrain tires for 75%Street / 25% medium grade offroad... but So Far So Good.🤘

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

I roll 27psi on my 37’s and 12-15 psi off-road.. no issues, rides like a cloud and is wearing great!

@-WolfMan-

3 жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland that sounds good to me! I'm doing 35 psi in the front and 31 for the guys in the back for extra grab. They're on my 2018 Silverado 1500 Z71. Is that OK or whaddaya think?

@GatorOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I came from a 2014 Silverado and ran 34psi on my BFG’s..

Excellent presentation But… Drive your vehicle for about 5 min first to warn tires up to operating temp before adjusting. If you don’t..and do it cold ..as you warm up it will expand and show center tire wear as opposed to even.

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… it’s totally to your discretion. It is advised on many vetted outlets to adjust tire pressure as “cold”/ambient temp or 4hours after driving. Tire pressure typically increases 1 psi per 10deg increase in tire temp.

@full_metal2452

Жыл бұрын

@@GatorOverland great point 👍

@GatorOverland

Жыл бұрын

🤝

@Holeshotmx037

5 ай бұрын

Nitrogen fixes that issue friend