ornery1

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what tire pressure do u run in the summer? and do u check em while they are hot or cold?

s_hinerman

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about 40 in my 19's, and about 35 in my 17's

BRINKLEY

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35 around on my 17's. hot or cold? I'll let someone else do that, I wouldn't think it mattered, I know it does in nascar, but I don't think our tires build up quite that much heat. lol I could be wrong, wouldn't be the first time.

SEmy2K2go

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I'm currently at 38 lbs for my 19" wheels.

Deckdout2

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I just stick with what stock tire pressure says. You can find it in the center console. Just lift the top and it says it under the armrest there. Think it's 32psi.

XGaSpAcHo

i try to keep mine at around 35. and i think you're supposed to check them cold.

Puppetmaster

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34F 31R right now... might bump it up to 35-36 all round though...

CCS2k1Max

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37 psi, 235/45R17 on OEM SE rims.

and temperature does matter. Do it cold. As a matter of fact, if one side is in the sun and the other in is in the shade, you'll see differences of 1-2 psi between the two sides. I also see differences from my house to the nearest gas station (about 2 miles away) of another 1 psi (mostly the front tires which encounter more friction).

Maxima-Ness

...you were here and you didnt say anything about this being off topic and covered in a special section of the forum? whats up?


(j/k)

Puppetmaster

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I was in a good mood today I guess....

Besides, you know where the repost smilies are, why don't you do it?

Maximax2

Actually Tire Rack or Discount Tire (can't remember which) did some research on this, and found out that going from 60 - 85 degrees, tires can gain 3 - 4 pounds of pressure. So checking when they're hot can mean the wrong reading.

They also gain heat from driving, think that was 1 - 2 pounds then it levels off.

On my old tires I ran 34 all around for better handling; with the Pilots (and those seriously stiff sidewalls), don't seem to need higher PSI for handling so am running strictly stock pressure.

roll4life

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51psi all around 245/40/18

04BlackMaxx

roll 51PSI? that sounds crazy, I run 32PSI in 245/45/ZR18 GY eagle F1's per the owners manual. Youre gonna run the center of your tires bald. Cold tires they say are 3 hrs after driving at minimum

2000 Maximus

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WOW - ROLL 4 Life - 51 PSI

You need to get that in check dude, your gonna blow a tire or something there.

i usually keep mine at like 33 - 35

frankd121

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32 psi all around

R.I.P. Grandma

36front 33 rear, measure when the tires are cold and have not been drivin one. Running a few psi more then stock which is 32 lets you gain minimal advantages such as mpg and handling.

roll4life

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yea it was a little high..i just lowered it to 41 front 40 rear..not going any lower though

merovi

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my tires say 44 psi so thats what i did.

ornery1

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merovi thats max pressure, not optimal!

roll4life

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yea mine say 51..but thats a little too high

bigsherv

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32 all around. When i got my new tores (17's stock) they inflated them to 36 and the ride was terrible so I let some air out and it is sooooo much better.

04BlackMaxx

Yeah Definately dont inflate the tires to what it says on the sidewall! Look in the door jam or glovebox or manual and it will tell u the right Psi you should be running for your vehicle's weight. The maximum for my tires are 50 something too, but I run 32.

whazzzzuup

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I run 40 psi all around.

Rob'sAE

I usually ride 45/39.

I think the higer pressure in the front tires compensate's for all the extra weight, braking, and turning. It also helps to even out the fronts and not be so rounded on the edges. (if you don't know what I am talking about then tire pressure doesn't matter) As for noise I think that a Maxima rides quiet enough that you don't have to turn the radio up too much to overcome any road noise. Turn off the radio and "tune" into your driving.

steven88

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i'm running about 46f 40r.....rides and handles very well.....i tried running it at 37f 33r and didn't like it at all....the sidewall was way too soft and the ride was harsh.....bumped it up to 46/40 and couldn't be more happier.....

i think running low 30's psi is waaay to low for aftermarket rims/tires.....high 30's is the minimum i would go.....most likely low 40's mid 40s is my setting....it rides alot better and taking corners has never been more fun....also the more psi u have in your tires, the more protection u get from denting a rim

merovi

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but anything lower then that makes my wheels look like they are going flat....

Canecreekfreak

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I run 36F / 33R in my 235/45 17's. Check them when cold (aka not driven on for more than a few miles). For more info, check out the tirerack's tire tech section. Tire Rack Tire Tech

kcowden

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34 psi all around all the time. "51 psi"....must feel like your tires are made of stone....

maximo-SE

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33 front 32 rear. Its a bit heavy up front.

BM_00

Am sure many of you know but those who don't air density expands with heat and loses weight/volume when cold.
So the reason to pressurize your lovely glazed tires in cold is to allow space for expansion(air density) when the tire reaches a 'hot temp' state.
If you overpressurize your tires when hot and close to the max specs you're putting a lot of stress which could result in a blowout.