Tire pressure
July-25th-2006, 03:44 PM
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Tire pressure
So i went to check my tire pressure today and i was thinking...what pressure should i keep these tires (205/50 ZR 17) at? I know all dealers say 32 psi but i have heard that 34 is better for the tires' tread life. So now to my question...what does everyone keep their psi at???????? the more answers the better--thanx 
July-28th-2006, 10:40 PM
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Re: Tire Pressure
Are they the stock tires, or did you get them aftermarket? If they are stock, you can find the correct PSI on the sticker on the driver's side door. But if they are aftermarket, I imagine that the recommended PSI won't be that different.
When I had my 3, I kept both the stock tires and my second set at 32 PSI.
Good luck!
When I had my 3, I kept both the stock tires and my second set at 32 PSI.
Good luck!
November-13th-2006, 10:16 PM
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40 psi is extremely high...
The door jamb says 32 psi for the 3s.
Max tire pressure on the tire's sidewall has nothing to do with what your actual tire pressure should be. Your actual tire pressure depends on what car you're driving.
The door jamb says 32 psi for the 3s.
Max tire pressure on the tire's sidewall has nothing to do with what your actual tire pressure should be. Your actual tire pressure depends on what car you're driving.
November-15th-2006, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Olestra
40 psi is extremely high...
The door jamb says 32 psi for the 3s.
Max tire pressure on the tire's sidewall has nothing to do with what your actual tire pressure should be. Your actual tire pressure depends on what car you're driving.
The door jamb says 32 psi for the 3s.
Max tire pressure on the tire's sidewall has nothing to do with what your actual tire pressure should be. Your actual tire pressure depends on what car you're driving.
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November-15th-2006, 01:09 PM
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36-38 PSI and 25 PSI is still somewhat reasonable but should be adjusted.
You should adjust to the current weather. Your tires will not jump from 25 to 38 in a matter of a few days.
Keeping around 32 is safe because if you do go up 6-7 points, you won't exceed your max tire pressure.
1010tire.com recommends checking your tire pressure with a guage bi-weekly at the least. That seems a bit excessive to me but I'd check it every two weeks. I've seen other recommendations of monthly pressure checks.
Because the jamb says 32, that's actually what it IS supposed to be. Otherwise the manufacturer wouldn't put it there. They manufactured the car and researched it, they wouldn't just slap a number there because they felt like it. If you still have doubts about the optimal tire pressure, ask the tire shop or dealership where you purchased your tires.
You should adjust to the current weather. Your tires will not jump from 25 to 38 in a matter of a few days.
Keeping around 32 is safe because if you do go up 6-7 points, you won't exceed your max tire pressure.
1010tire.com recommends checking your tire pressure with a guage bi-weekly at the least. That seems a bit excessive to me but I'd check it every two weeks. I've seen other recommendations of monthly pressure checks.
Because the jamb says 32, that's actually what it IS supposed to be. Otherwise the manufacturer wouldn't put it there. They manufactured the car and researched it, they wouldn't just slap a number there because they felt like it. If you still have doubts about the optimal tire pressure, ask the tire shop or dealership where you purchased your tires.