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What tire pressures ???

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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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Default What tire pressures ???

Just fitted my new alloy rims (15 x 6.5) with Kumho EXTSA SPT 195/50R 15,
what do people recommend for general use ( non pushing to the max, just precise cornering, on my 99 Civic Hatch.) ??

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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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from my experiences Kumho have very weak sidewalls, I'd run over 35-40psi
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 12:12 AM
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Default Re: What tire pressures ??? (ronno)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ronno &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just fitted my new alloy rims (15 x 6.5) with Kumho EXTSA SPT 195/50R 15,
what do people recommend for general use ( non pushing to the max, just precise cornering, on my 99 Civic Hatch.) ??

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I have the Kumho Ecsta SPT in 205/50/15 on my 99 hatch and run 34 all around. I don't track my car or anything, just daily driven. I like to start out with 30f/30r and raise it as I feel needed.
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 07:11 AM
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Default Re: What tire pressures ??? (ronno)

Start out with the tire pressures recommended for your CAR (in the owner's manual and the door jamb or glove compartment), measured cold at the start of the day. You can then adjust from there (in 2 psi increments) based on any uneven tire wear, your preference for better handling or more ride comfort, etc. But that's the best place to start.
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