Tire PSI ?
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Tire PSI ? - 4/6/2007 10:24:04 AM
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rob3201
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What PSI should my tires be ? Is it true for those who travel at higher speeds its recommended to increase the tires by 1-3 PSI ?
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RE: Tire PSI ? - 4/6/2007 12:21:31 PM
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poser_pilot6
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Your tires should have the max PSI on them, if not, check the owners manual. I dont know about the increased PSI for higher speeds.
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RE: Tire PSI ? - 4/6/2007 12:53:46 PM
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RTexasF
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It's either in the glovebox lid or in the driver's side front door jamb. It is certainly in the owner's manual. I prefer mine 3psi above recommendation so I go 35 front, 33 rear but mine is a 4 banger, your V-6 may differ. The max on the side of the tire is not the correct inflation pressure.
< Message edited by RTexasF -- 4/6/2007 12:56:02 PM >
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RE: Tire PSI ? - 4/8/2007 9:23:35 PM
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Shouldn't you run the recommended pressure listed on the door? That should be around 32psi, it will not hurt to run them at the max psi for a harder ride, most passenger car tires max out at 44psi. Good luck.
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RE: Tire PSI ? - 2/1/2008 8:47:15 AM
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It's funny that I just saw this since I had an issue at Sam's Club last week. The pressure they set my tires at was 32 psi, which is what's on the door jamb. The Dunlops have 44 psi on the sidewall, and I argued that I've always run my pressure one psi less than max.
I called the tire manufacturer here's what they said; The number on the door of the vehicle is what's 'recommended' for that vehicle for all around ride, comfort, etc. But, setting the pressure (in my case) 14 psi less than max actually wears the tire worse, since it's running on the sidewall, which is the weakest part of the tire. They stated that by keeping the tire pressure one to three psi less than max will give you a little stiffer ride, but will not void the warranty AND will give you better mpg. So, with that said, and gas at $3 a gallon, I'm keeping my pressures at 43 psi. Just my two cents worth. Dave
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RE: Tire PSI ? - 2/1/2008 9:01:30 AM
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sir_nasty
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door psi is based on stock tires and stock sizes so if you have something different then door jam pressure's mean nothing....
BTW what lead you to a thread that's nearly a year old?
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RE: Tire PSI ? - 2/3/2008 9:44:26 AM
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Honda engineered the car for the tire pressures on the door jam. Best riding, handling and tire wear. Pressures on the tire are do not exceed cold and nothing to do with recommended pressures. Yes better mpg at the expense of wear and tear on the suspension. A few more mpg is cheaper than new struts?
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RE: Tire PSI ? - 2/3/2008 10:23:57 AM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: Catcanski
It's funny that I just saw this since I had an issue at Sam's Club last week. The pressure they set my tires at was 32 psi, which is what's on the door jamb. The Dunlops have 44 psi on the sidewall, and I argued that I've always run my pressure one psi less than max.
And this is the correct answer..this member gets the best answer of this post..Thank You for your post..I also in agreement with this answer...
WheelBrokerAng 
I called the tire manufacturer here's what they said; The number on the door of the vehicle is what's 'recommended' for that vehicle for all around ride, comfort, etc. But, setting the pressure (in my case) 14 psi less than max actually wears the tire worse, since it's running on the sidewall, which is the weakest part of the tire. They stated that by keeping the tire pressure one to three psi less than max will give you a little stiffer ride, but will not void the warranty AND will give you better mpg. So, with that said, and gas at $3 a gallon, I'm keeping my pressures at 43 psi. Just my two cents worth. Dave
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RE: Tire PSI ? - 2/3/2008 10:50:47 AM
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RTexasF
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Running at or near the max on the tire is a bone jarring ride in my car......I don't know how you stand it.
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RE: Tire PSI ? - 2/4/2008 9:04:14 AM
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Catcanski
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Yes, responding to a thread nearly a year old is odd. But when you're stuck in a hotel for three weeks away from home attending training for work you end up with a LOT of time on your hands.
As far as the ride being rough, yeah, I feel it a little. I figure when I'm around 90 or so I'll lower my tire pressure so my ol' weary bones don't take a beatin'.
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RE: Tire PSI ? - 2/4/2008 9:23:03 AM
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sir_nasty
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ORIGINAL: Catcanski
Yes, responding to a thread nearly a year old is odd. But when you're stuck in a hotel for three weeks away from home attending training for work you end up with a LOT of time on your hands.
As far as the ride being rough, yeah, I feel it a little. I figure when I'm around 90 or so I'll lower my tire pressure so my ol' weary bones don't take a beatin'.
I understand that one all to well... *L*
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RE: Tire PSI ? - 2/4/2008 11:47:19 AM
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leaving 1 psi to the max is cutting it a little close IMO. tire pressure can increase up to about 4 psi from cold to warm. In this case, your tire is 43psi cold, maxes out at 44psi and can hit 47psi while you are driving. I agree with pressures above the door label, but I do not exceed 4 psi below the tire max for this reason. That being said, you have to use logic to determine what is good for you. My Scion recommends 29 psi on all tires and the max is 44 psi. I have them inflated to 35 psi for all-purpose and winter driving. In the summer, I plan to run the new ones at 38-40 psi, depending on how they feel from driving a few hundred miles at different settings.
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RE: Tire PSI ? - 2/4/2008 12:49:26 PM
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sir_nasty
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Is the manufacturers psi rating based on ride quality or fuel economy? Regardless of what it's based on that can't be a valid number for most vehicles with aftermarket or oversized tires...
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RE: Tire PSI ? - 2/4/2008 1:13:22 PM
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falkore24
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nah ..... aftermarket rims that are larger than OEM and have smaller sidewall tires need to be inflated more.
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RE: Tire PSI ? - 2/6/2008 10:34:10 AM
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Fish Hunter
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I usually run 38psi in the fronts and 36psi in the rears (hot). The tires will be cooler and less rolling resistance and I think the car handles better, but you will have a harsher ride. Keep in mind that whatever you set them to, you want the tires to wear evenly. Running over some mud and seeing how the wear pattern goes is always a good thing. The muscle car guys used to spray some paint across the rear treads and drive the car a few miles to see how the tires are wearing. Also, are you checking your tires when they are hot or cold?
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