What is aroumf the right tire pressure for my tires??? They need air but I'm afraid I might put to much in. I drive a 2001 Bettle with 18's.....what should the pressure be???? thanks.
2007-06-05 06:11:33 · 19 answers · asked by NuNu 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I looked at stickers but they only show for stock! My tires are bigger than the stock size. thanks
2007-06-05 06:16:45 · update #1
ON the inside of your driver door the side will tell you how much you should pump. Go to wal-mart and get a tire gauge. they are really cheap.
Hope that helps!
2007-06-05 06:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by Xi_Muoi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You didn't provide most of the critical information; OE tire size and your current size. That makes my job a lot harder since I have to do a lot of guessing so I hope you appreciate the amount of work I have to do here.
Assuming your OE size was 205/55R16 91H at 29 front, 28 rear psi and assuming your new tires size is a 225/40R18 88H or a 225/40R18XL 92H (or any higher speed rating than H) your new tire pressures are 33 front, 32 rear.
Even if your car originally same with 225/45R17 91H that still applies. If your new size is not 225/40R18 88 or 92, then the results will be different.
2007-06-05 17:35:26 · answer #2 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look on the sticker in the ..on the..
Of course you don't have factory wheels, so it's going to be different..yeah.
IF it's not on the tire, which some aren't..check on the internet by the tire manufacturer. They should have a listing.
The other guy who said 44psi is probably closest. 18" low profiles generally have a thicker sidewall, and allow for higher pressures. Maximum is usually 44 psi on certains 18's we change out. go with 2-3 psi less than that. 41-42 psi should be good in a pinch.
Standard passenger tire sizes average 32-36 psi.
2007-06-05 15:02:37 · answer #3 · answered by Mechengnr 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the tire. The tire should have written on it the minimum and maximum inflation pressure. Most tires run in the 30-35 lbs range for cars, like a 2001 Beattle.
2007-06-05 13:16:07 · answer #4 · answered by mawraight 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's on the door jamb or glove compartment and is usually around 32 psi but might vary front to back. Make sure the tires are cold or only after a short drive, and you may need your own air gauge because the ones at the gas stations may be inaccurate.
2007-06-05 13:17:06 · answer #5 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi. The tire pressure maximum is on the tire in with the numbers, but the recommended pressures will be inside the car on a label. Near the door.
2007-06-05 13:15:24 · answer #6 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it's the factory tires it will probably be around 32 - 34lbs, open the driver's door and look for a sticker on the door jamb, it shows the tire pressure needed for the car
2007-06-05 13:14:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Open the drivers door. look on the outside edge of the door or the on the door jamb beside the seat. There will be a sticker there that tells what the tire pressure should be. Could also be on the inside of the gas cap door.
2007-06-05 13:16:01 · answer #8 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
look on the tire it gives you the psi I put 30 in my tires some say 32 others say 28 I have been driving since the 60s and my tires are at 30
2007-06-05 13:20:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There's a sticker on the inside of the car door that gives you information on the proper tire pressure. I would also check your owner's manual.
2007-06-05 13:14:52 · answer #10 · answered by ashleylr927 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋