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May 13, 2007 12:50:41 GMT -5
Post by jhkaster on May 13, 2007 12:50:41 GMT -5
My Versailles' label says to use 24 PSI for front and rear tires and they are radials. The tire states that max PSI is 44. What are y'all using?
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May 13, 2007 20:44:03 GMT -5
Post by Jeff Roblin on May 13, 2007 20:44:03 GMT -5
I generally use 32-35lbs. I still have 14" but they are wider than original.
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girard
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May 13, 2007 21:51:08 GMT -5
Post by girard on May 13, 2007 21:51:08 GMT -5
I agree with Jeff 32-34lbs is widely considered optimum for a balance of comfort and handling. The 24lbs probably would give a more supple ride but at the cost of nimble handling as well as tire life. Unless you are running "low profile" 50 series or lower, pressures higher than 40-45lbs will also increase tread wear in the center section of the tire. Some of the large rim diameter wheels, 17"+ recommend up to 85lbs. I have a friend that put 18" rims with "rubber band tires" 30 series, on an 80's Cutlass. When he left the tire shop he hit a pothole and blew out the tire (like 5 minutes after spending $2000 plus on this tire-wheel package) I went to pick him up with my trailer to take it back, out of sheer curiousity we checked the pressure on the other tires. They were all between 35-40 psi; when he got it back and brought that fact up the manager he said that these tires (Toyo brand but cant renenber which ones) needed at least 55psi to protect the bead. So I'd have to say it just depends on the tire. I would also add that with near stock tires that 32-35 psi should give a good balance between comfort, handling, and tire life.
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May 14, 2007 4:59:26 GMT -5
Post by jhkaster on May 14, 2007 4:59:26 GMT -5
Well, I did use about 34 PSI on my car... The tires are stock. Nothing special. I split the difference between the 24 PSI label and the 44 PSI tire max. The car does ride and handle great (for what it is). I've always used about 34. That has been stuck in my mind for a decade. I don't know why I was looking at the label. It was almost like a shock to see it that low. It's reassuring to know that you guys do the same thing.
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May 14, 2007 22:22:28 GMT -5
Post by robic58 on May 14, 2007 22:22:28 GMT -5
On my Ghia, with 205-70 R14, I keep tire pressure at @ 28 psi. I find that softens the ride a bit without aprecible variation in handling within posted speed limits, i.e. 110 klms or 70 mph. As to tire wear, I don't really care, I don't drive that much in a year. Ralph
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May 15, 2007 21:38:14 GMT -5
Post by tonytrolle on May 15, 2007 21:38:14 GMT -5
205 - 65 - r14 ran 34 front 32 rear.
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