I've been searching (with no success), looking for the right psi. to run in my tires on a 07' EXL V6 MT. Are the psi. ratings on the door correct? It seems to be a bit on the low side.

aloha, Derrick

 

there is no such thing as correct settings... it's and adjustable feature and treated as such can be tuned to the type service you require

 

The tire pressure recommendation should be on the door jam. I always add 2lbs. so I don't have to add a pound each couple of weeks. I would rather have a couple lbs. over than under.

 

Gotcha! I'll fill up accordigly.

 

The door jamb sticker is Honda's recommended pressure. You can add a little extra pressure if you like, say, to increase MPG by a fraction or if you just like the ride better at 38 psi or whatever. Just don't exceed the maximum pressure rating that's on the tire (most passenger car tires are 44 psi).

 

Yeah, Honda's reccomendation is way lower than what the tire max psi. is. I just found it weird to be that much off.

 

My tires sound pretty rough on the highway...Could that be because my tire pressure is too low?

 

You're tires are probably choppy. It's hard to describe, but if you rub your hands around the tires, the tread will feel uneven/choppy. This causing road noise.

 

Is there anything I can do?

 

Not really. Once the tires are choppy, it's too late. It isn't a safety issue or anything. They're just noisy.

It's caused from a lack of rotation (and cheap tires are more prone to do it). With front wheel drive cars most of the weight is in the front, especially when braking (the weight shifts forward when braking). This causes the rear tires to wear funny. Rotate them at least every 7500 miles.

Well, rotate your NEXT set every 7500 miles

 

Is it just me, or do all new cars come with crap stockers. I don't rotate my tires, wanna wear them down faster to justify better shoes.

 

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They always have, and they always probably will...

 

Well apparently these are brand new tires which I believe...They look brand new. They are Riken's which I don't think compare to Goodyear, Michelin or Yoko's. I actually thought maybe they were winter tires. The response I got from the dealer is that they are all seasons but they are M+S tires, which means they are more geared towards winter. Could that be why they sound so rough?

 

the psi on the door jam is correct

 

if you buy new tires, that are lower ratio and wider than stock's OEM, should you use the OEM tire pressure or lower/higher?

 

The pressure indicated on the tire sidewall is the MAXimum allowed pressure, not the "recommended" pressure. If these same tires were to be mounted on a heavier car, the "recommended" pressure for that car may be higher. I would not go over 35psi myself. The ride is rougher, and they would probably wear faster at 40psi.

 

36-38 should be good.