The Tire Pressure

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I was told not to check the tire pressure when the temperature is below freezing, because the valves might stick. Is there any truth to that? Is there a way to prevent the sticking? -- I put 2 and 2 together and got 22.
« Bruno sprach im That is total and complete nonsense. Who told you that? Your kid brother pulling a prank on you? Do you suppose that nobody in Alaska can check his pressures from November till .. »
« "TeGGer®" removed the duct tape and proclaimed: The guy who sold me my tires told me that. -- I put 2 and 2 together and got 22. »
« IF your tires were filled with humid air and IF you checked your tire pressure at a few degrees above freezing, the expansion of air coming through the valve MIGHT cause frost to form on the check v.. »
« If the air has been in there since it was very cold outside (like winter tires are likely to be) the freezing problem won't occur - the same as being too cold to snow, the air isn't able to hold e.. »

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What is the best tire inflation pressure for 2007 RX350 with Michelin 18 inch tires? Although the door stickers say 30PSI, dealer says to put in at least 35PSI. Only have 800 miles on car.
« When I worked for an automaker, I had the privilege of driving well over 100 new cars, keeping around 60 of them for at least 6,000 miles. I've found that tread life will be extended by inflating t.. »
« You also get much better mileage. My 2005 RX330 give me 28 mpg (US) with about 3 pounds over recommendation »
« Lets face it guys an gals - time to think! Lexus dealers say to use dino oil because it has improved so much! So in the hundred or so years that we have been pumping it out of the earth, it has impr.. »
« You are just plain wrong. Oil HAS improved greatly. No, not in crude form, bubbling out of Jed Clampett's "shootin' at some food" backwoods....but as refined and as sold for today's engines. The s.. »

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In the past, I have always put 35 pounds of pressure in my car tires and have had great luck in achieving maximum tire tread life. Of course, 35 pounds has been the maximum pressure indicated on the tires. However, I recently purchased a 2004 Dodge Stratus and the tires indicate 44 pounds maximum..
« *My* gut says 30 isn't enough, but who knows. I would start with 30-35, and keep a very critical eye on treadwear. If it wears faster on the outside, increase pressure. If it wears on the center, .. »
« The wife's car is a 2003 Stratus. At 30PSI the tires are wearing evenly (with 35K miles on them). At 44PSI surely they would wear in the center treads and decrease overall tire life. Also, hard.. »
« Always go by the sticker that is on the door jam and not by the tire manufacture. Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech »

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Just got a set of Michelin tires put on my Pontiac Grand Prix, 2001. Checking the recommended tire pressure on the label on the truck lid revealed that I need to inflate the tires to 30 PSI. This seems low to me, does anyone know why the recommended inflation is 30 instead of 35, which is where ..

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Hello all: I have a 2006 MDX Touring. The correct cold tire pressure as indicated on the panel of the drivers door says 32 PSI. The tires are the factory standard Michelin 235/65/R17. I checked the tire pressure with my digital gauge just a couple of weeks after I received the car from the dealer ..
« "John" wrote in Yes, deflate them. When the vehicles are shipped, they overinflate the tires to 40-50psi to keep them from flat-spotting. The dealer failed to set the tire pressure properly wh.. »
« "John" wrote in Keep the pressure at what it says on the door. Check pressures when *cold*. First thing in the morning is good. Remember that for every 10ºF, you gain or lose 1 psi up or down. Th.. »

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What's the current thinking on this? ( Mine's a 2001)
« Maximum sidewall pressure on the front tires and 2-3 psi lower in the rear tires. GOOD LUCK! Bob Wilson »

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I know that tire pressure should be measured when tires are cold. If I drive 5 miles to a service station over city streets, are my tires going to be warm enough to give too high a pressure reading? Also, are the digital tire gauges any more accuate than the standard $1.99 tire pressure gauge? Th..
« In my view a standard type tire gauge is overpriced at $1.99. I was always getting different readings. They would fall apart on me. Then I got a bargain on a Victor digital for $2.99 at Big Lots yea.. »

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Reference: 2006 Explorer XLT Problem: "Low tire pressure" warning comes on when outside temp drops below 50F degrees. Pressure in all tires check good (32 psi) when the warning light is on or off. Warning light will stay on for 2-3 days before resetting, even though the outside temp reaches the 6..
« My wife has a '05 and those tires hold 35 psi, and yes the lite comes on when they drop below 32psi on cold mornings Better double check the tire pressure sticker »
« i drive a ranger for work, we have to run them at 28psi, or slightly less or they ride even worse off road. is this unsafe? should i say again how much i despise rangers? »
« OR, double check your gauge......? »
« According to the owners manual, the light should come on if one of the pressure in one of the road wheels drops 25% below the recommended pressure. So, assuming the recommended pressure is 35 psi,.. »

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I recently purchased some new Michelin SUV tires for my 4 runner. I have had a low tire pressure light on every since. Any ideas on how I can get that off? Thanks.
« Check the pressure in the tires first and make sure they are all within five pounds of each other. Then press the tire pressure reset button on the dash and hold it for several seconds. That will .. »
« Was the tire pressure sensors removed when you had new valves installed? later, tom @ http://www.CarFleaMarket.com »

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Would appreciate guidance on tire pressure for 2002 Altima, 4 Cylinder, automatic. Checked on tires , on door and in book - am unable to find.. Have been running the tires @ 28 PSI... thanks in advance.. -- The novelist George Eliot once said that "it is never too late to become what you might..
« check on the inside of the center armrest. »

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I recently bought a 2000 Sonata. It's got 15" wheels with what I believe is the original stock tire: Michelin MXV4 Plus, size 205/60 R15. Hyundai's specified pressure for these is 30 lbs all around. I had my tires rotated today at Big O Tires. The shop inflated the tires to 35 pounds, claiming th..
« Although I don't have Sonata, there are several tire pressure related issues that are universally true of front wheel drive cars. - The recommended pressures are designed to provide a smooth ride. .. »
« I consider handling more important than ride comfort, but I consider fuel economy and tread wear more important than both of these. Does running tires 4 or 5 psi above manufacturer's recommendation.. »
« I'd think you'd get the best tire wear around 32 psi or so. I notice the same edge wear at 30 psi. Above 32, I think you're entering the trade-off area of mpg vs. tire wear. Ultimately, you'll ne.. »
« In the case of Hyundai's recommended pressures, I would say yes. What happens with low pressures (particularly in the front) is that the sidewalls deflect more and force the edges of the tread agai.. »

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I deflated all 4 tires by 10 pounds. Did a test run and noticed a drop of 3 mpg, yes I said "three miles per gallon", and it was city driving. I then took another 10 out, making it 20 lbs less than factory spec, and my MPG dropped another , so a total of 5 mpg. Sum up:I could drive the car all the..
« "Bob Brown" wrote Helps spread the wear across the whole tire, instead of the outer 3/4", which would have you replacing tires at least twice as often. Helps keep the sidewalls from excessive flexin.. »
« So I buy extra tires? Is that the new"reasoning" behind inflating those tires? What is the new excuse for wipers? »
« You've either forgotten your meds or you are nucking futs... You're driving around on 4 tires with about 10 or 15 PSI in them? You drop the pressure 10 PSI and the mileage goes down.... so you dro.. »
« i like to use the "chalk line" for proper tire inflation. by using chalk, i have found the proper tire inflation for my diesel is 55 lbs front, and 35 lbs rear. and my crown vic likes 35 front and .. »

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Hello All, I bought a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 Quad Cab recently. Which came with LT 285 75R16 All Terrain T/A KO tires, after driving for a couple of months I noticed tires looked low. When I had the oil changed I asked them to check the tire pressure. They told me that my tires where proper..
« This can be a difficult problem. The best gauge of proper tire pressure is tread wear. But if you guess wrong, you'll wear out the tires too soon. You already know these are not stock tires, and.. »
« So, it's ok to run 65 PSI with stock rims? I'd have guessed that 65 psi would be too much. »
« No, it is not. If that is the max pressure on the sidewall and you are carrying no load. Roy »
« 65 psi is way high for a 1/2 ton truck. to load a tire heavy enough to require 65 psi for the profile to be right you more than likely have overloaded the truck. -- ---------------------------- -.. »

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I have a RF tire pressure monitor that is not working (it doesn't show any pressure, rather just 2 x's) on my 2006 C6. Has anyone had any problems with this? It's under warranty and I'm going to take it to the dealer, but I want to see if anyone has any experience with this so I know as much ..
« I had a bad tire sensor. Took it to dealer and about 45 minutes later I was driving away. Better make sure they have the part on hand tho. »

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Hi, can anyone help with this question? I have a friend that drives a 1999 Kia sportage. The Mfr. recommends only 26 lbs in the tires. This seems kind of low. At that pressure the car is like it is setting on balloons. You can push the front corner sideways and it jiggles like setting on a bo..

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What is the current thinking on this? (Mine's a 2001)
« Harden 'em up too much and you will damage them. A few pounds over the recommended pressure is probably best. »
« I don't really buy this 'maximum pressure' guideline. Tires are part of the suspension of your car. By filling them up to a point where they can't compress any more, you're letting lots of harshness.. »
« The studies I've followed, "Transportation Research Board Special Report 286, Tires and Passenger Vehicle Fuel Economy" indicates the more a tire is inflated, the lower the hysterisys losses and def.. »
« No, it doesn't. That's ridiculous. So if I inflate my tires to 100psi, by your take I should have the handling and steering of an F1 car? »

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My 01 air pressure sensors are reading incorrect pressure. The Idiot light says service sensors. What service is there, replacement ? Anybody have this problem ? Is there a way to bypass the sensors ? And still not get the message ? BTW no problems with the computers on my 79, Oh yeah that's right..
« I would try a retrain on them before I did anything else. I used a magnet from Lowe's for $4 and it worked fine. What is your weather like, has the temperature dropped? Magnet method: With the key.. »
« thanks Ill give it a try this weekend kickstart »
« Did you get a drop in temperature down there? You can lose about a pound for every 10 degrees it drops. If they were a little low in the first place it will trigger the check TPMS codes. Another w.. »
« I went through all the steps with the magnet, worked fine Thanks for all the help Kickstart »

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I have a Ram 1500 with 275/60 R20 tires. These are after-market tires so reading the door jam will not work. Bought it used. I think max air pressure is 80* Anyone know about what pressure these should carry? THANKS Linda
« Read the side wall of the tires, they'll tell you the proper pressure. -- ------MoParMaN------ TEDWARD Said: Eggs are really good for you. They have all the nutrition needed to make a chicken. »
« You need to carry a lot of pressure in those kinds of tire/rim combos too to minimize the chance of impact damge to rim with limited sidewall between tread and rim. ----------------- TheSnoMan.com »
« 6.5" of sidewall isn't exactly "limited".... in fact, it's barely less sidewall then on a stock 16" tire from earlier years (my '95 3500 came stock with 215/85R16's, which had 7.1" of sidewall, o.. »
« You need enough tire pressure to maintain a flat contact patch when warm. The exact pressure reading will vary from vehicle to vehicle. The sidewall will tell you max pressure only. Doesn't tel.. »

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I have a 1992 Accord ex that is loosing pressure in one of the tires. I fill the tire to 28psi the next day I'm down to 24psi, next day 22psi this continues until about 18psi and then the pressure loss seems to stop.The tire has been removed and the mechanic says it's ok. I have noticed there is ..
« BINGO! The corrosion buildup on your rims is likely the cause. I've run into the same problem on several vehicles - all with alloy wheels. The cure is to have the tire dealer remove the tire, rem.. »
« I've read in the newpaper's mechanic column that you need to reseal the aluminum with a clear lacquer;that most aluminum castings are porous and will leak air if unsealed. It also prevents the ret.. »
« Heard that about the porosity of cast wheels as well. Any mention of why the nitrogen is used? Does it slow the leakage (hard to figure that) or more that it slows the formation of corrosion? »
« Then the mechanic is a fool. A tire which is loosing that much air will certainly show itself in a bubbling water test if said mechanic knows what they are doing. Find someone competent. John PS .. »

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Question...this group has 'talked' quite a bit about the advantages of have non-run flats tires. One of the points brought up was that the tire pressure should be keep a little higher than the 30psi recommended for the Goodyear run flats. So... for those with non-run flat tires, what pressure ..
« Yokohama AVS's @ 35psi front and rear--same as on the C4. Haven't got enuf miles to get a measurement of wear across the tread yet. Feel good. -- PJ '89 Hookercar '02 e-blu coupe »
« Dad, how many miles were on your c-5? I have over 80k, 4 or 5 sets of the fact runflats. I had no prob with them , except they don't last long. I get even wear , and have never had an alignment. .. »
« Right at 70,000 but 20k of that was with non runflats. The reason for the alignment was because they cupped in the inside front at about 7,000, all 4 sets, which includes this C6. I have no rough ro.. »

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Any suggestions for proper tire pressures for a 2001 911 coupe? The tires are Vredestein 235-35-19 front and 275-30-19 rear. I suppose pressures for street use would be one thing, and another for track, which I do occasionally. For street use, I'm most interested in maximizing tread wear, not..
« The recommended pressures for 19" wheels/tires on the 2006, 997's is 37 F, and 44 R. That should work about the same on a 996. If the ride is simply unbearable, I'd try dropping about 3 lbs all .. »
« yeah, it's right.. coupe comes as standard with Porsche Tire Pressure Control (TPC) which continuously monitors air pressure in each tire. Through its warning function, TPC not only offers extra saf.. »