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Tire Pressure [URGENT]
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!
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!
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Rep Power: 0 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!
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Originally posted by Yakkolio
38-40 psi
38-40 psi
Are you trying to blow your tires off their beads? unless your atuocrossing I wouldnt go near those pressures.
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Rep Power: 0 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.
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Rep Power: 0 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.
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Rep Power: 0 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.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by 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.
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.
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Rep Power: 0 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).
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).
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Rep Power: 307 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?
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Rep Power: 307 Originally posted by SQCivic
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.
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.
^^^ 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....
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Rep Power: 0 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.
This is just a general rule of thumb, but it is good to follow.
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