PSI: what should i set my tires as?
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PSI: what should i set my tires as?
ok well im bout to go on a long trip from south carolina to florida and was doing some car maintence and was checking the tire air pressure in all four.
im currently using Yokahoma 205 50 ZR16 87w ES100 44 PSI Max.
what should i set them at for just running psi? when i checked them all four was around 15.5 and the max is 44.. and idk if thats the regular you should stick around or do the max or a little under.
what should i set them at?
im currently using Yokahoma 205 50 ZR16 87w ES100 44 PSI Max.
what should i set them at for just running psi? when i checked them all four was around 15.5 and the max is 44.. and idk if thats the regular you should stick around or do the max or a little under.
what should i set them at?
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Re: PSI: what should i set my tires as?
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It says:
So check your owner's manual or door jamb to find out what's best, and set it to that figure.
And from now on, check your pressures at least once a month, regardless of whether or not you're taking a long trip. You shouldn't let your pressures get down to 15 psi; that will give you poor handling and fuel economy. Sounds like you haven't checked them in a year or more.
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Originally Posted by Forum Rules and FAQ - READ BEFORE POSTING
Tires FAQ
What air pressure should I use in my tires?
As a general rule, regardless of wheel or tire size or type, the best place to start is with the pressure recommended for your CAR, as shown in your owner's manual and on your car either on the door jamb or glove compartment door. Measure the pressure when the car has been sitting for several hours out of the sun, at the outside temperature at which the car will be used. Adjust from there in 2 psi increments as needed, based on tire wear and your preference for handling and/or ride comfort.
Do NOT set the pressure to the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of your tire.
What air pressure should I use in my tires?
As a general rule, regardless of wheel or tire size or type, the best place to start is with the pressure recommended for your CAR, as shown in your owner's manual and on your car either on the door jamb or glove compartment door. Measure the pressure when the car has been sitting for several hours out of the sun, at the outside temperature at which the car will be used. Adjust from there in 2 psi increments as needed, based on tire wear and your preference for handling and/or ride comfort.
Do NOT set the pressure to the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of your tire.
And from now on, check your pressures at least once a month, regardless of whether or not you're taking a long trip. You shouldn't let your pressures get down to 15 psi; that will give you poor handling and fuel economy. Sounds like you haven't checked them in a year or more.
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