TIRE PRESSURE
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Re: (s2kdre)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by s2kdre »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">30psi cold is perfect.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's too low. It should be 35 front and 32 rear, measured when cold.
That's too low. It should be 35 front and 32 rear, measured when cold.
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Re: TIRE PRESSURE (vinai)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vinai »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Most people use the tire pressure recommended on the side wall of the tire. Just a thought though....</TD></TR></TABLE>
NEVER use what is listed on the tire. That is the maximum pressure the tire can take, and if you run that, the center portion of the tire tread will wear out in no time, not to mention traction will be quite a bit less than with factory tire pressure specs.
How do I know? On my old car I ran nearly 40 psi in the front, 205/50-16 tires when I should have had 35 in them. In less than a year the center of the tread was toast.
NEVER use what is listed on the tire. That is the maximum pressure the tire can take, and if you run that, the center portion of the tire tread will wear out in no time, not to mention traction will be quite a bit less than with factory tire pressure specs.
How do I know? On my old car I ran nearly 40 psi in the front, 205/50-16 tires when I should have had 35 in them. In less than a year the center of the tread was toast.
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Re: TIRE PRESSURE (99Geeezer)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 99Geeezer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">refer to the sticker in your door jam. </TD></TR></TABLE>
^^best advice^^
Funny, my door jam on my 92 RS says to use 29 lbs and 60 lbs for the spare, cold.
I remember reading a thread like this about a year ago and took the advice to use 35. Well, the middle tread on the tire wore out quickly because it was overinflated.
That was on 205/50/15's. Now they wear sweet with 30 lbs.
Modified by Sam92Teg at 8:00 AM 12/7/2006
^^best advice^^
Funny, my door jam on my 92 RS says to use 29 lbs and 60 lbs for the spare, cold.
I remember reading a thread like this about a year ago and took the advice to use 35. Well, the middle tread on the tire wore out quickly because it was overinflated.
That was on 205/50/15's. Now they wear sweet with 30 lbs.
Modified by Sam92Teg at 8:00 AM 12/7/2006
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Re: TIRE PRESSURE (PatrickGSR94)
Ditto what PatrickGSR94 said. 
Although it is different for G2s and G3s, so check the sticker.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vinai »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Most people use the tire pressure recommended on the side wall of the tire. Just a thought though....</TD></TR></TABLE>
The major problem with this statement is "most people" are complete RETARDS when it comes to cars. Even the ones that pretend to know something. Spread knowledge, not ignorance.
Although it is different for G2s and G3s, so check the sticker.<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vinai »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Most people use the tire pressure recommended on the side wall of the tire. Just a thought though....</TD></TR></TABLE>
The major problem with this statement is "most people" are complete RETARDS when it comes to cars. Even the ones that pretend to know something. Spread knowledge, not ignorance.
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Re: (SpoonSirG)
My door jam says 29 psi. But I thought that seemed a little low.
That 29 psi was for the original 195/60/14, not my 205/50/15.
I thougth that the pressure repuirements might change for the different tires & rims.
That 29 psi was for the original 195/60/14, not my 205/50/15.
I thougth that the pressure repuirements might change for the different tires & rims.
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Re: (jonzel)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jonzel »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My door jam says 29 psi. But I thought that seemed a little low.
That 29 psi was for the original 195/60/14, not my 205/50/15.
I thougth that the pressure repuirements might change for the different tires & rims.
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The recommended tire pressure is not a direct function of the size. It is a balance of the tires load capacity, car's weight, and overall ride, performance, etc..... Just because you went up one inch (or 2 or 3) doesn't mean squat in the "big picture". Most tires you will fit on an Integra will have "similar" load capacities, and you didn't severely change the weight of your car, so there is no need to throw the stock PSI out the window. Now if you switched to any given size tire that is "SIGNIFICANTLY" harder or softer than stock then play around with +/- 1 to 5 psi. IE - if you run a super soft tire, you may find that you need a few more pounds to get them to wear properly, and the reverse for a super hard compound.
Bottom line - you won't need to over-think this maintenance step. Just follow Acura/Honda's recommendations with small variations for different tire compounds
That 29 psi was for the original 195/60/14, not my 205/50/15.
I thougth that the pressure repuirements might change for the different tires & rims.
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The recommended tire pressure is not a direct function of the size. It is a balance of the tires load capacity, car's weight, and overall ride, performance, etc..... Just because you went up one inch (or 2 or 3) doesn't mean squat in the "big picture". Most tires you will fit on an Integra will have "similar" load capacities, and you didn't severely change the weight of your car, so there is no need to throw the stock PSI out the window. Now if you switched to any given size tire that is "SIGNIFICANTLY" harder or softer than stock then play around with +/- 1 to 5 psi. IE - if you run a super soft tire, you may find that you need a few more pounds to get them to wear properly, and the reverse for a super hard compound.
Bottom line - you won't need to over-think this maintenance step. Just follow Acura/Honda's recommendations with small variations for different tire compounds
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