Based on my previous post concerning the Sequoia tire pressure responses, I am having another question we may discuss about.
My conclusion is to use higher pressure than manufacture's recommendation. In this case, the technician raise from 32 to 34 is probably very correct. I am curious what type of car/truck is using "50" PSI? That is way higher than my Sequoia and I never had to put that high including my previous Ford Bronco.
I have been confused by the pressures for years. The Bronco I had was always following manufacture's number (don't remember how many PSI, definitely not as high as 50). The tires needed to be replaced at 18,000 miles and it did not even look as "flat" as my Sequoia's rear at 32 psi. The Ford's brake pad need anew one at 12,000 and it goes on like that for another 36,000 miles. Yes, I sold it at only 48,000 miles after 8 years.
Probably it is not fair to compare the Bronco to my current Sequoia because the Bronco was driving mostly in city while Sequoia had about 2/3 of 36,000 miles on highway. The Bronco tires tend to "leak" much more often than the Toyota but I do miss one thing out of Bronco. Its AC is realy cool and fast in summer. The ride seems more sensitive or should I say bumpier/jumpier while running through pot holes after tires pressure changed from 32 to 34. The brake does not seem as "sharp/powerful" as Bronco's. It takes longer distance to stop the Sequoia than Bronco though it feels smoother sitting in Sequoia. Bronco is much more truck like while braking. Is it the basic difference between a truck and SUV?
Is it time to get a better tire? JW claimed the original tires on Sequoia is junk. What is you folks suggestions to get? Something reliable and smooth.
Also I would like to do a tiny survey. Do you notice that air pumps at gas station is no longer considered a "free" service in your area? At least, this is what I found in northern Virginia, they no longer provide free air. Either the pumps disappeared or installed with coin insert, plus it timed very fast. I can no longer pump and then measure pressure like before. Now I have to measure first, find the tire needs more air to stay longer and running like crazy between four tires. New Jersey is selling gas average 20 cents less plus some free services, why are we paying more but getting less in N.. Virginia? Still remembered the first time experience at NJ gas station, someone came to my car opening the gas tank door ready to fill in, I almost ran out to say to him " I will do it myself". Man, that's considered "full service" asking for extra money here.