32psi seems low, how high can I safely go?
2007-01-24 17:28:09 · 8 answers · asked by Jason 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
40 psi cold pressure (before you drive the car, and therefore, heat the air in the tire). Go by the rating on the tire, as the tires are (hopefully) not original to the car. Ask the dealer that sold you the tires, if you're still not certain.
From drivegreen.com:
All tire pressure values are collected for the standard tires of the specified model. Your auto may be customized or use alternative tires. If the pressure values listed here are different from your manual or placard, you should consult your tire specialist.
2007-01-24 17:34:22 · answer #1 · answered by JoePiekarski 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does not say on the sidewall of the tire to fill it to forty 4 psi. What it actaully says is what the optimal load and chilly inflation stress limits for the tire are. Litterally the area you're staring at says: "Max Load X kg ( X lbs) at 3 hundred KPo (forty 4 psi) MAX PRESS. What approximately that makes you think of that's a suggestion? All customary load passenger tires say the comparable element with the help of how. Your not analyzing the full element (do not situation, no person ever does). in case you carry out a splash extra analyzing on your sidewall you will see the place is says "secure practices warning: severe harm could result from: Tire failure as a results of underinflation/overloading - stick to vendors instruction manual or tire placard in automobile..." So, you are able to bypass with the help of what it says interior the door, basically like it tells you to do on the tire. Spring, summer season, iciness or fall the counseled stress is often the comparable. verify the tires whilst "chilly", ideally interior the morning earlier driving everywhere as driving creates friction which creates warmth which will advance tire stress. To get a sturdy baseline the tires could desire to be chilly.
2016-12-16 16:49:42 · answer #2 · answered by morrell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can safly go to 40PSI, but do what the manufacture states. They have a formula that is used to set the accurate tire pressure to create the best overall ride (with expansion and contraction of the tires in different weather), and it is used to get the longest tire life. If you fill it up right to 40 then you'll be running on the centre of the tire tread, you will wear the centre tread down and the side tread will still have tread. Also if you underinflate them (give or take 8PSI below manufacture spec) you will have a lot of outside tread wear and the centre will be good. 32 is enough for that car, its more then enough. I run my TRUCK with 26-28PSI, and 32 is recomended. Always use the manufacture spec if this can be safly achieved, what is on the tire is what the tire can safly go to without causing a hazard. Never excede this rating. and rnh0157 hit the nail on the head with that.
2007-01-24 17:37:58 · answer #3 · answered by gregthomasparke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tire pressure on the door is the Manufacturers recommended pressures for the vehicle with stock tires always follow those guidelines,there is suppose to be some bulge on the bottom of the tires as the radial design of the tires the sidewalls flex normally.
Always check your tire pressure cold ,when the car has been driven LESS than 1 mile.
Due to air expands when hot checking the pressure after driving will give you an improper reading.
2007-01-24 17:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What about the psi number listed on the side of my tires? Should I fill my tires to that pressure?
Tires are manufactured for many different vehicle makes and models of vehicles. And the psi number on the side of a tire only reflects the “maximum permissible” inflation pressure for that tire — not necessarily the correct psi for your vehicle. When filling your tires, always follow your vehicle manufacturer’s psi recommendations. You’ll find this psi number on your vehicle’s tire information label, as well as in your vehicle owner’s manual.
2007-01-24 17:39:03 · answer #5 · answered by msu_milk_chocolate 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My personal preference is to go somewhere between the two numbers. At least if I go a little higher than the manufacturer recommended number then I will get better gas mileage. All the answers were right, too, about the tread wear, cold pressure inflation, etc.
2007-01-26 12:37:24 · answer #6 · answered by CGL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my recommened psi is 32 i go 34-36 and have better handling with a poorer ride as a trade off, i like the bumpy ride to be honest, go the 4age!
2007-01-24 18:05:15 · answer #7 · answered by Solidog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with the 40 because they are giving you the recommendation.
2007-01-24 17:36:17 · answer #8 · answered by Ms. Q 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋