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Thursday Poll: What tire pressures do you run and wheel size? F/R 38/38 215/55/16 for me.

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Old 02-26-2009, 07:31 AM
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Default Thursday Poll: What tire pressures do you run and wheel size? F/R 38/38 215/55/16 for me.
I have always wondered what others out there ran for air pressures in their car. So far it looks like I am with most others. A little higher on the pressure for a firmer ride and better road feel in my opinion.
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35 all around 255/40/17
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Summer- 38psi @ 235/40/18, Winter-36psi @ 235/45/17
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38psi @ 235/40/18
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winter 205/55/16 (32psi) and 225/40/18 (38psi)
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38 psi 235/45/17 winter 255/40/17 summer
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205/55/16 - 36 psi
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winter: 225/50/16 32psi summer: 255/35/18 40psi
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Summer 38 (255/35/18) Winter 36 (235/45/17)
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Default Optimum tire pressure for maximum tire life is dependant upon alignment or lack thereof...
Camber or toe problems will cause excessive edge wear so tire life will be extended by increasing tire pressure and thus center wear. Called fighting the symptoms rather than correcting the problems.
With a perfect maximum tire life alignment (Zero Camber, Zero Total Toe) IME 38 psi is optimum.
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