me and my sister doesnt know how much air pressure do her 05 camry tires should have. we know nothing about psi and stuff like that but on the air hose theres like a thingy w/ numbers like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.....& it goes up everytime we pump air on the tires. can anybody explain this to me? ty
2007-10-26 10:58:00 · 12 answers · asked by uh oh 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
when you pump try to get the number "thingy" to read 2.5-3.5
2007-10-26 11:37:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you put the hose on the tyre, the gauge (that's the thing sticking out of it with the numbers) tells you how much pressure is in it at that moment. If it's low, add a little more, then stop and read the gauge - it usually won't work while the air is flowing.
Get the correct pressure requirements from the vehicle - every car is a little different. It will be written on a sticker, which can usually be found on the driver's side door jamb, although it could also be under the trunk lid, hood, or on any of the door jambs. NEVER use the pressure listed on the side of the tyre - this is the MAXIMUM SAFE PRESSURE, meaning that the tyre may explode if you exceed it and drive. This pressure will still wear out the centre of your tread in no time, while giving you greatly reduced traction (especially dangerous for braking and cornering.)
Always use the vehicle manufacturer's recommended pressure for your particular vehicle (not the tyre manufacturer's number.) It will give the best wear, tread life and traction. Anything else is a guess.
Good luck!
2007-10-26 18:18:05 · answer #2 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You sure have a lot of answers here. First check your owners manual if you have one to see what the tire pressure should be. If you don't have the owner's manual the tire pressure is usually on a sticker on one of the door post or on the back side of the door it's self. The pressure that is written on the side of the tire is the max. amount of tire pressure, if you use use the max. amount the tires will surely wear in the center of the tread. So go to your locally auto parts store by a pressure gage and have the salesman show you how to use it. Most cars I have ever owned usually required anywhere from 28 psi to 32 psi. yours should be around 30 psi the same as my 2004 Pontiac Gran Prix. Be sure to check the tire pressure about one a month.
2007-10-26 19:10:54 · answer #3 · answered by Lear B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look in the owners manual and it will give you the proper amount of air. Also on the tire, it will give you the max air pressure amount it should be something like 44lb.
I do suggest going to a parts store and purchasing your own tire gauge and keeping it in the glove box.
Just as a rough estimate, I would say about 32 psi should be about right. Myself, I run my tires about 2 psi below the max pressure listed on the tire. The ride is a little rougher, but it helps a little on the gas. But, that is just the way I do it.
good luck.
2007-10-26 18:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you look at the side of the tire - near where the rim is.
You will see a bunch of small wrighting.
On there you will find a psi number
" 35psi "
that is the correct tire pressure for the car.
Nobody can give you a correct answer without knowing the brand - style and size of the tire.
2007-10-26 18:07:25 · answer #5 · answered by pablo35escobar 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you say that you know nothing about psi and stuff like that. you need to learn about psi and stuff like that. i have never heard of an air hose that did not give pressure readings. i suggest that you go to somewhere to put air in the tires that has a psi gauge on the air hose. most tires today are supposed to have 35 pounds in them. usually on the drivers door of your car there is a sticker that lists what tire pressure that car maker says you should use
2007-10-26 18:05:03 · answer #6 · answered by hermitofnorthdome 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You should go to a gass station and use their air pumps, cuz they read 10, 20, 30, 40, . . . Camerys tires hold about 35-40 lbs. of pressure. Those numbers represent the lbs. of pressure being measured in the tires.
2007-10-26 18:07:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
About 35 psi.
2007-10-26 18:01:09 · answer #8 · answered by The Dallas Convicts 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Look on the side of the tire and it will say something like 32 p.s.i. or 40 p.s.i. That's how much air you want to put in. It just depends on what the standard is for that tire.
2007-10-26 18:03:17 · answer #9 · answered by life_loverfl 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Your car manual will give you this information just check index for tires and go to that page for the information.
2007-10-26 18:00:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋