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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 03:13 AM
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tire pressure on staggerd 18s

Just upgraded to 18"s (8.5 in front and 9.5 rear) with 245/40 & 275/35 tires. Anyone have any suggestions on what tire pressure should be?
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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i think it should be 34-36psi. and not more than that.
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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on the tire it states 51 psi is the maximum. When I purchased the wheels, they were all filled to 45. Is it still okay to go as low as 34?
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Follow the instructions on the sticker. Just because a mechanic filled them to a certain pressure doesn't mean anything. The law of thermodynamics comes into effect with the max rating on the sidewall.

Oh, make sure you have a good accurate gauge as well. Not one of those little pencil/pen type types where it pops out on the bottom.
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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Follow the instructions on the sticker. Just because a mechanic filled them to a certain pressure doesn't mean anything. The law of thermodynamics comes into effect with the max rating on the sidewall.

Oh, make sure you have a good accurate gauge as well. Not one of those little pencil/pen type types where it pops out on the bottom.
Thew out the sticker that was on the tires
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Thew out the sticker that was on the tires
You don't deserve your car. (j/k)

The sticker on your car as identified by location in your owners manual.
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You don't deserve your car. (j/k)

The sticker on your car as identified by location in your owners manual.

ohhh that sticker. So recommended pressure should stay the same regardless of tire size?
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ohhh that sticker. So recommended pressure should stay the same regardless of tire size?
Thats a starting point per tirerack. From there you adjust based on load, driving habits, etc.
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