O1Coupe

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I'm on a road trip right now (so far about 6,000km, or about 4,000mi) and I noticed that my tires have lost air. I checked the pressure and it read a shockingly low of 22psi. For the records, I have 17x7 rims, wrapped in 215/45/17 Yokohoma Avid H4 rubbers.

I couldn't find the information for the correct tire pressure, so I put in 26psi. For some reason, the ride quality has improved so much! (it has gotten boucier over last few months) So I'm a lot happier at 26psi than at 22psi, but I was wondering if anybody knew the correct optimal pressure for these tires. Thanks!

slystad810

I would reccomend 35 PSI...

The more pressure you put in, the less comfort you have, but you trade that for better handling.

sKwiD

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I'd put in 32 psi, b/c after you drive, the psi in your tires will go up. I put in 32 psi, and drive around and then check it again and its at 35 psi. But either way, 32-35 psi is ok. 26 is way too low!

Yakkolio

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38-40 psi

Zzyzx

Are you trying to blow your tires off their beads? unless your atuocrossing I wouldnt go near those pressures.

WD40

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I fill mine to 30 psi when cold.

Travii

For the record, the stock air pressure is 30PSI. Most tire places will put them to 32-35PSI just because they are lazy. If you don't care about gas milage I would run them at about 30PSI, if you do you can run them at 35 just make sure you rotate often.

xylamic

I used 40psi on both yokohama paradas and es1000s on 17" wheels for a long time, but after about 40,000 miles, i wanted a softer ride. I'm recommend 32psi, but as far as 40psi, these tires can handle just fine for daily driving.

CivicMexicano

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so for 205/45/17 tire would the best bet be 35psi??

slystad810

Yup, about 32-35 PSI. I set mine at 35.

whitensimple

I'd recommend 36.. if you keep it below 30 your tires are going to wear on the outsides alot quicker. The max pressure on most of these tires are 44, but I've seen tires like these at 50-70. Someone mentioned the AVS ES100 tires also.. I usually have to have the air pressure at 70-80 to pop the beed into place so I don't think blowing the tire up is that much of a worry.

4bangin

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ya the paradas have super high pressure ratings. my friend has some in 225/35/18 and he has them at like 43 which i was like holy **** then i read his tire and it says max is like 54 or something.

joescivic02

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hey is that ur car in your sig man??? nice tire size..

4bangin

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u talking to me or 01coupe?

MIT

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if i lower my car, is that means stiff suspension lost more air?

sKwiD

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no, lowering your car just means lowering your car... Air in your tires will be the same...

Mbow

32psi is generally the most recommended as the best pressure for street use.

Going hirgher than that and you will most likely see your tires wearing more in the middle than the outside.

30psi is what honda recommends. It's on the door jam sticker like every other car (the recommended pressure for that particular vehicle).

JayFReaZy

sorry to bring a old thread back, but I have another question. I have 215/45/17 size tires and isnt having 30 psi too much for that size? If 30 psi is what honda recommends wouldnt that be only for the stock 14" or 15" tires"? Since we have a low profile tire, wouldnt that mean less tire pressure as well? If I run them at 30, there would be no problem at all?

SQCivic

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It depends on the make of the tire. I have 215/35/18 Toyo Proxes that have a 50 psi rating. I run them just under 40.

JayFReaZy

how would I be able to find the regular psi for my tire?

Taffy

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My tires say that 50 psi is the max to set the beads, but max recommeded is 40psi so I put close to 40 psi in

JayFReaZy

would putting 30 psi on 215/45/17 tires be too much?

greeot

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^^^ not at all man. i've been running the same tire size for about 1.5 yrs on 33-35 psi. 30 might even be on the low side.... recommendation is an extra psi for every inch you add on the stock size....

blouisgod

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Um, read the damn tire bro. It says it on there, cold and hot psi.

slystad810

As a general rule of thumb, +1 or 2 PSI for every plus size to meet the load carrying requirements. For example, Honda reccomends 30 PSI in a 185-65-15, go up to a 195-60-16, and add 2 PSI. For 17 inch, run 34 PSI, 18 inch 36 PSI, 19 inch 38 PSI.

This is just a general rule of thumb, but it is good to follow.