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Old 02-08-2005, 10:15 AM
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The Honda recommended 30 PSI for my tires, but my front two look like it's carrying a lot of weight it's sagging a little, what should I do? Is it okay?
Old 02-08-2005, 10:35 AM
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Do you have stock rims? If so, then the short answer to your question is to follow the recommended tire pressure.
Old 02-08-2005, 11:48 AM
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30 is good for any tire. for the fronts i usually put in 32 and the rears i put 30
Old 02-08-2005, 12:02 PM
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I am running mine the same.


Originally Posted by JoePannone
30 is good for any tire. for the fronts i usually put in 32 and the rears i put 30
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Originally Posted by JoePannone
30 is good for any tire. for the fronts i usually put in 32 and the rears i put 30
That's what I was thinking about doing. So that's okay, right? If the manual recommends 30, but the tires recommend 40, which should you follow?

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Do you have stock rims? If so, then the short answer to your question is to follow the recommended tire pressure.
Yes; what's the long answer?

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Old 02-08-2005, 01:14 PM
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i wouldnt put 40 in unless i have really low profile tires. i stay 30-35 with all my tires.
Old 02-08-2005, 01:15 PM
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I run 35 in all my tires on all my cars. It keeps me from wearing the outsides of the tread down before the middle of the tread. I like to take corners fast at times, but for regular driving 30psi is probably good enough.
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Originally Posted by nhatters
That's what I was thinking about doing. So that's okay, right? If the manual recommends 30, but the tires recommend 40, which should you follow?
Follow the 30. The number on the tire is the maximum pressure that the tire is rated for.

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Yes; what's the long answer?

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The long answer is that 30 is a good starting point. You can check your treadwear every couple of weeks and from there gauge whether your tires are under or overinflated, and then adjust the pressure accordingly.
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the reason your front tires look low is because that is where all the weight is. the engine and tranny weigh down the front of the car. reccomended tire pressures on the cars tire placard only apply to the EXACT size brand and speed rating of the vehicles OE tire. Any change to size, brand, type or speed rating of the tire will effect pressure settings.
Remember to check/set your pressures in the morning when they are cold. Yes driving to the gas station still warms them up enough to change pressure.
Set your pressures the way you like them, rotate your tires every 8-10000kms or every other oil change, and they will last alot longer.




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