What's the deal with such high tire psi? 42 front 49 rear wtf ???
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What's the deal with such high tire psi? 42 front 49 rear wtf ???
I've got the S-Line 20's w/ Conti's. Checked tire pressure last night which was in the mid 30's all around. Checked the door pillar which said 42 front and 49 rear so I went ahead and inflated to specs. That's pretty high imo.
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what's fully loaded mean? vehicle loaded to maximum weight capacity?
I too find the PSI specs to be strange. What would be the "best" PSI for all-around comfort, handling and mileage, assuming the load consists of 4 adult passengers? I'm on the stock 18's.
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Re: What's the deal with such high tire psi? 42 front 49 rear wtf ???
am glad someone is picking up on this!
I have 22" was advised by th 3rd party fitters that I shld have 32 PSI all round.
I could tell that was visually too low so I upped it to 46PSI rears and 42PSI fronts.
My tires state highest PSI is 51 thus I am within range and car feels solid - was 'sliding' round bends at 32 PSI.
I guess in time I would know if PSI is wrong as tire ware would indicate so.
I have 22" was advised by th 3rd party fitters that I shld have 32 PSI all round.
I could tell that was visually too low so I upped it to 46PSI rears and 42PSI fronts.
My tires state highest PSI is 51 thus I am within range and car feels solid - was 'sliding' round bends at 32 PSI.
I guess in time I would know if PSI is wrong as tire ware would indicate so.