40 PSI on my 04 from the factory!!!
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people always over torque, over inflated. etc. etc.
although, did u measure it when its cold? heh. ie: not driven for at least 3 hours.. cuz the measurement would be off then.
although, did u measure it when its cold? heh. ie: not driven for at least 3 hours.. cuz the measurement would be off then.
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Originally posted by redvtec04
The door tag says 30! how could they make that mistake?
The door tag says 30! how could they make that mistake?
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Rep Power: 302 after the dealer rotated my tires, i changed them about a week later and some lugs were over tightened while some were way undertightened...
how did this happen? aren't dealers supposed to use torque wrenches?
how did this happen? aren't dealers supposed to use torque wrenches?
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Rep Power: 0 Heh, I'd deflate 'em down to 30 or 32. I've not checked mine, but they appear to have the proper amount of sidewall bulge for a radial... maybe I'll do that tonight.
To a certain point, tire inflation is a matter of driving style. The tires will perform the best when they are properly inflated.
Here's a quick, easy and illegal test of proper tire inflation:
1.) Measure the tread-width of your tire's contact patch.
2.) Burn out like a maniac.
3.) Measure the width of the rubber left behind.
If the burnout is wider than the contact patch, you're under-inflated.
If it's narrower, you're over-inflated.
To a certain point, tire inflation is a matter of driving style. The tires will perform the best when they are properly inflated.
Here's a quick, easy and illegal test of proper tire inflation:
1.) Measure the tread-width of your tire's contact patch.
2.) Burn out like a maniac.
3.) Measure the width of the rubber left behind.
If the burnout is wider than the contact patch, you're under-inflated.
If it's narrower, you're over-inflated.
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after the dealer rotated my tires, i changed them about a week later and some lugs were over tightened while some were way undertightened...
how did this happen? aren't dealers supposed to use torque wrenches?
after the dealer rotated my tires, i changed them about a week later and some lugs were over tightened while some were way undertightened...
how did this happen? aren't dealers supposed to use torque wrenches?
I hope u used a torque wrench to tighten them.
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Rep Power: 0 Technically speaking, the dealership *should* have their impact wrenches set to a specific torque value... Unfortunate that so many do not... Thats why I've got my own 
(torque wrench, not dealership)
(torque wrench, not dealership) 
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torque stix. They are a socket extension and are different thicknesses for different torque settings. No matter how much they air hammer with one on it wont torque more than the stix rating. wierd.
Re: Re: 40 PSI on my 04 from the factory!!!
Originally posted by crv16
Honda does that with all vehicles they make. They do that to prevent flat spotting - because the car might sit for several weeks or months. The dealer is supposed to deflate the tires to the proper PSI prior to delivery. They obviously didn't do that with yours.
Honda does that with all vehicles they make. They do that to prevent flat spotting - because the car might sit for several weeks or months. The dealer is supposed to deflate the tires to the proper PSI prior to delivery. They obviously didn't do that with yours.
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