89GP_SE Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Just wondering whats everyones practice on tire pressure. I put my pressure at 3 under the max. So my max right now is 44, so I put them to roughly 41. Is this ok practice or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 I put 35psi in the front and 30psi in the rears. Makes for a really nice ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutty Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 i think putting to much air in a tire is bad since it will make the center of the tire wear out faster, and it will also exceed the max amount of pressure the valve stem can hold. Since your tires increase in pressure as they get warm, that is dangerous and can cause a blowout. my stock size tires i run 32psi on all fours. my summer tires i run 37psi on all fours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Just wondering whats everyones practice on tire pressure. I put my pressure at 3 under the max. So my max right now is 44, so I put them to roughly 41. Is this ok practice or what? Why not run them at the correct pressure? You know.. the number that GM came up with after countless hours of testing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89GP_SE Posted May 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 ok and whats that.. like I know.. I dont even know where Im gonna find that info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 ok and whats that.. like I know.. I dont even know where Im gonna find that info How about you read the max PSI on your tires and fill them up a couple PSI under the rating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89GP_SE Posted May 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Just wondering whats everyones practice on tire pressure. I put my pressure at 3 under the max. So my max right now is 44, so I put them to roughly 41. Is this ok practice or what? exactly what I said! LOL But he is saying to do it to GM specs.. what the hell is that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Just wondering whats everyones practice on tire pressure. I put my pressure at 3 under the max. So my max right now is 44, so I put them to roughly 41. Is this ok practice or what? exactly what I said! LOL But he is saying to do it to GM specs.. what the hell is that Listen to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89GP_SE Posted May 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 LOL my mom always told me to not even bother arguing with a girl.. so I wont. And my grandpa gave me the best advice any man can recieve.. two words.. Yes Dear.. it actually works with my gf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 ok and whats that.. like I know.. I dont even know where Im gonna find that info It's a sticker, on mine it was under the trunklid. On my truck, it's in the door jamb. Car manufacturer's rating is the best compromise for comfort, safety, and handling for that particular car with the factory-issue tires. More tire pressure = less lean (better handling), less rolling resistance (better fuel economy), at the expense of more center treadwear. You are safe as long as you don't exceed Tire manufacturer's max pressure. It is actually MUCH safer to over-inflate than under-inflate. That may seem counter-intuitive, but you're actually at far greater risk of blowout by underinflating than overinflating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 I run 35psi in the front, 35-40 in the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru2Chevy Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I run 38 on all four corners, and it seems to work well. - Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey b Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 just drive for a bit for the tire and air to heat up and then fill them to the max that is printed on the sidewall of the tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 33 ish on all 4 corners seem to do fine fo rme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 ok and whats that.. like I know.. I dont even know where Im gonna find that info It's a sticker, on mine it was under the trunklid. On my truck, it's in the door jamb. Car manufacturer's rating is the best compromise for comfort, safety, and handling for that particular car with the factory-issue tires. More tire pressure = less lean (better handling), less rolling resistance (better fuel economy), at the expense of more center treadwear. You are safe as long as you don't exceed Tire manufacturer's max pressure. It is actually MUCH safer to over-inflate than under-inflate. That may seem counter-intuitive, but you're actually at far greater risk of blowout by underinflating than overinflating. Yeah, and I know that you're supposed to go by the sticker and not the "MAX PSI" on the side of the tire, but I usually ran the GTP tires at maximum to get better mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 I run 34 in front, 36 in the rear....in winter I run all 4 at 32 with the same tires.....seems to give me WAY better traction with 2 psi liess lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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