Tires and Wheels Rubber, and lots of rubber in all kinds of sizes. What do you use when it's freezing? What do you use when it's hot? You want sticky rubbers? How about rubbers that will last a long time? Find your perfect rubber in here.

What Tire Pressure For The Best Gas Mileage?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 2, 2005 | 07:09 AM
  #1  
Armelius's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,327
What Tire Pressure For The Best Gas Mileage?

Running 35 psi in my 16's. Getting about 27 mpg average.
Old Feb 2, 2005 | 07:34 AM
  #2  
mzmtg's Avatar
Minister of Silly Walks
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 13,772
I wouldn't run much higher than that.

And 27mpg average is pretty darn good.
Old Feb 2, 2005 | 10:18 AM
  #3  
VIP Maxima
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
dont even think about going any higher cuz ull be askin for trouble
Old Feb 2, 2005 | 10:37 PM
  #4  
TsingTsaoNYC's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 1,168
36F/34R on 18s
No problems
Old Feb 2, 2005 | 10:58 PM
  #5  
steven88's Avatar
Need A Light?
iTrader: (28)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,649
From: SoCal, CA
27mpg is good...thats what a stock 4th gen is rated from the EPA....
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 05:54 PM
  #6  
S00NR1's Avatar
OU > *
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,836
From: Norman, OK
I'm running 35 psi when warm on all 4 stock Potenzas.
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 08:58 PM
  #7  
Broaner's Avatar
2060lbs and falling...
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,155
From: Madison, WI
As high as your dare. I run 44.
Old Feb 4, 2005 | 06:18 AM
  #8  
96mAx2fast's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,036
44???!!! hope you have life insurance. .lol.. jk
Old Feb 4, 2005 | 09:39 AM
  #9  
steven88's Avatar
Need A Light?
iTrader: (28)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,649
From: SoCal, CA
I use to run 45-50psi on my Yokohama AVS ES100.....max PSI on that tire was 51.....they have REAL soft sidewalls that is why I bumped it up to 45-50....if i ran 35psi on those Yokohamas then I would get sidewall flex and slip and slide everywhere.....

running near the MAX PSI isn't so bad if your sidewall is very soft....I mean i ran my yokos above 45psi for nearly 15k miles and the treadware was wonderful
Old Feb 4, 2005 | 10:21 AM
  #10  
Broaner's Avatar
2060lbs and falling...
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,155
From: Madison, WI
Originally Posted by 96mAx2fast
44???!!! hope you have life insurance. .lol.. jk
They are rated at 44 max PSI. I run 60 on the rears at the 1/4 mile.
Old Feb 7, 2005 | 08:05 PM
  #11  
Teufelhunden's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,866
From: NJ
woudnt you lose more grip if you had more air in them? i run mine in 31, since i have the potenzas, need all the grip i can get.esp in the rain
Old Feb 8, 2005 | 11:39 AM
  #12  
1FSTMAX's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (29)
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,994
i run 44 psi on pzero nero m+S
Old Feb 8, 2005 | 11:52 AM
  #13  
Tuna's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,258
From: Manasses, VA
whats the best psi for the stock se 18's with stock goodyears 245/45/18's on em??
-TUNA
Old Feb 10, 2005 | 04:37 PM
  #14  
ag2k's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 71
My 17" also say 51 Max PSI. I have been reluctant to take them that high. I have them at 35. Will 45-50 make that much of a difference?
Old Feb 10, 2005 | 09:07 PM
  #15  
Broaner's Avatar
2060lbs and falling...
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,155
From: Madison, WI
Originally Posted by ag2k
My 17" also say 51 Max PSI. I have been reluctant to take them that high. I have them at 35. Will 45-50 make that much of a difference?
Yes, do it and find out. It will make a difference in gas mileage, handling, grip and ride comfort.
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 05:55 AM
  #16  
Max96GLE's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 693
35 psi or higher. If I have the 29psi recommended by the Nissan, my tires looks under inflated.
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 07:02 PM
  #17  
"PoW"'s Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 106
running 34 psi (cold)... all in all, get about 310 from a full tank
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 07:27 PM
  #18  
upstatemax's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,033
From: Clifton Park, NY
Originally Posted by chun
woudnt you lose more grip if you had more air in them? i run mine in 31, since i have the potenzas, need all the grip i can get.esp in the rain

i read in... motor trend i think, that running lower air pressures in the rain can actually decrease your wet traction.

they showed pics of two tires, one inflated to recamended pressure and one under inflated. the under-inflated tire had dramatically less road contact...
Old Nov 1, 2005 | 01:32 PM
  #19  
hobokenkid's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 115
need some Basic TIRES

undefinedundefinedundefinedlooking to buy a set of 4 tires keeping the price down business has been tough here.. well less expensive. any suggestions I have Yokohama that came with the car 35K and looking to get new ones. nissan max 1999 GXE. thanks
Old Nov 1, 2005 | 01:40 PM
  #20  
Champ2433's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 134
From: New Fairfield, CT
The higher the air pressure the better the gas mileage; especially on the highway. If you're worried, back down the max psi by about 5 lbs. Properly inflated tires will give you the best wet traction. When the whole "contact patch" is firmly on the road the tire will displace the most water.
Old Nov 1, 2005 | 01:52 PM
  #21  
Bobo's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 6,187
I'm currently running 35F/34R with my new Yokohama Avid H4S mounted on OEM 15" sawblades. Factory fill is 33F/32R.
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 08:00 AM
  #22  
igzy's Avatar
I Know Kwaliti
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,441
From: Ontario, Canada
I just got a set of 18" (upgrade from 17") and I have noticed a drop in gas mileage. I used to get about 9L/100km and since I got the 18s it dropped to 11L/100km. Weight wise, the 17" tire/rim weighed 49 lbs and 18" tire/rim weighs 50 lbs, so no biggie there, but my 17s were at 38 psi and at first I had 18s at 32 psi. Recently, I increased the psi to 34-35 and have noted increase in mpg. Now, my consumption is at 9.5L/100km which is more acceptable for my taste :-) So to answer, in my case, the higher the psi the better your gas mileage will be... Play safely!
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 03:13 PM
  #23  
jonjon5000's Avatar
Newbie - Just Registered
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4
higher is better for this, but don't go too high. A sharp bumb or a ***** on the tire might cause an explosion. I run my ContiSportContacts at 46 PSI, but they're rated at 51 max. Also, make sure your tires are wearing evenly. If there's wear on the edges of the tire, you're running psi too low and the car is riding on the sidewall. If too high, the middle of the tire will wear out because there's a donut effect on the tire. And changing tires all the time will easily offset the savings you made on gas. Something to consider.
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 06:19 PM
  #24  
NickelM16's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 23
Originally Posted by 96mAx2fast
44???!!! hope you have life insurance. .lol.. jk
thats true
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 08:51 PM
  #25  
descent's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 425
From: Gaithersburg, MD
running at the rated 44psi, as of today
Old Nov 4, 2005 | 09:08 AM
  #26  
Puppetmaster's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (48)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 16,551
From: Fairfax, VA
Originally Posted by PoW
running 34 psi (cold)... all in all, get about 310 from a full tank
I'm running 36 psi all round on my 235/45/17s... I get around 22-24 mpg these days, but it all depends on how the person drives and the city/highway mix.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
alahjahwan09
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
18
Sep 21, 2015 09:12 PM
dcam0326
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
8
Sep 7, 2015 07:26 AM
jfl330
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
4
Sep 4, 2015 01:44 PM
sdotcarter
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
2
Sep 2, 2015 09:53 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:13 AM.