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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 04:36 AM
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30, 32 or 35 psi?

i found the tire placard says 29 psi. dealer told me 30 psi. and heard lots people say 32 or 35. which is correct?

does different tire require different pressure?
is it necessary to have higher pressure in the winter? how much?
do you use any tool to add air by yourself, instead of going to the gas station (which i don't feel convenient and reliable)?
Old Dec 30, 2004 | 05:17 AM
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DURING THE WINTER UR TIRE TEND TO LOSE AIR FOR SOME REASON I USE 35 IN WINTER TIME AND 30-35 THE REST OF THE YEAR




Old Dec 30, 2004 | 05:22 AM
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You don't "lose air" in the winter. As the air gets colder it contracts, lowering the pressure in your tires. The rule of thumb is that you lose or gain 1psi for each 10 degree (F) change in outside air temp.

I run 35psi in the front and 33 in the back. I've just found that is what I like best. It's trial and error.
Old Dec 30, 2004 | 05:58 AM
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[QUOTE=mzmtg]You don't "lose air" in the winter. As the air gets colder it contracts, lowering the pressure in your tires.




I THOUGHT THAT WAS WHAT I WAS IMPLYING BUT ANY WAY



Old Dec 30, 2004 | 01:31 PM
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http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php?TirePressure
Old Dec 30, 2004 | 04:46 PM
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32psi all around works for me
Old Dec 30, 2004 | 05:11 PM
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The factory number were printed under the arm rest, just flip it up and read the white lable.

33 front 32 rear, I run a little more in front and back.
Old Dec 30, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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You can buy a small portable 12-volt air compressor for inflating tires, air mattresses, basketballs, etc. Very convenient and not expensive. Get a good quality tire gauge. Check your tire pressures every week or two.

The "right" tire pressure does depend on your tires and the type of driving you are doing. 32-34f/30-32r works for me.
Old Dec 30, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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I just realized that my rear tires were losing a lot of pressure. It actually went down to 20 psi :
Old Dec 30, 2004 | 10:09 PM
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44PSI here... You need to ask yourself what you want in the car. Comfort or handling/gas mileage?
Old Dec 30, 2004 | 10:34 PM
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yea, just flip on the armrest and the sticker will tell you. mine says 32 front 29 rear...but what kind of tires are on now?
Old Dec 30, 2004 | 11:16 PM
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LOOL i read the title and i was like, "this fool is fookin nutz, who runs that much boost?" then i quickly realized that u were talkin about tire pressure.

personally i like 35 PSI the best and thats what i run all around.
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