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Old Nov 17, 2002
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what do you use to pump up your tires?

I use to use my bike pump but now I can't pump it up anymore because the adaptor that goes in to the valve leaks now. I bought a electric pump today but the adapter on that does not go down far enough to push down the pin for tha valve. I know I can just go to the gas station but I want to have something that I can use anytime and is durable. I don't want to buy compressor either.
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I use to use my bike pump but now I can't pump it up anymore because the adaptor that goes in to the valve leaks now. I bought a electric pump today but the adapter on that does not go down far enough to push down the pin for tha valve. I know I can just go to the gas station but I want to have something that I can use anytime and is durable. I don't want to buy compressor either.[hr]
lemme get this straight.....u used ur bike pump? what in gods name....how the hell did u pump ur tires with that? was the tire still flat after u pumped it up? Well yiah, i use a compressor at home. Occasionally i use the gas stations (free with every purchase of gasoline)

p.s. i used the gas stations today cuz my tires look low on pressure. I checked the pressure and it was 30lbs!! the tires still looks like its runnin flat...
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I used my floor bike pump that can pump up to 100+ psi. I use it to top the pressure off not to pump up a fully deflated tire.
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OoOo...well that explains everything
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I used my floor bike pump that can pump up to 100+ psi. I use it to top the pressure off not to pump up a fully deflated tire.[hr]
oh I just thought you were really strong
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radial tires tend to look flat all the time. if you squeal slow turns, that's the best clue to check inflation.

also when temps change too. 30psi @ 90 degrees will drop when the temp drops, PV=nRT you know...
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What PSI are you all running?

29psi Front
32psi Rear
Los Angeles Weather.... Daytime: 70-90s

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I used to use my electric air pump but the nozzle doesn't fit over 2 of the valve stems on my wheels for some reason. The idiots did something when I had my tires switched to my rotas. So, I do it at the gas station now. It's only about a mile from the house. Not really far enough to raise the pressure but I always check it before I leave the house and when I get there.

30 psi front and rear

I have heard that 32psi is the best all around pressure for sport/daily commute.
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I usally keep mine at 39.5 - 42 psi front and 39.5 rear. I have 35 series tires so it needs more psi to be safe. Max psi on my nitto 450 extremes (215/35/18) is 50 psi.
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They have pumps for doing that? Here I am using a straw, me and brother take turns. Well... now I know. Ok seriously people, I'm all for helping people out, but I can't believe that was even asked. Unless it was a joke, in that case it was funny.
 
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