NEW TIRES OPINION!!
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Originally Posted by Melissa
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This topic should be in General Chat.
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From: Fitchburg Ma _ToastedRice_
Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Originally Posted by fantastic88
The more sidewalls a tire has the higher psi it will require. Our work truck has 8 sidwalls and requires 85psi. 
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Originally Posted by toastedoats
Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Originally Posted by fantastic88
The more sidewalls a tire has the higher psi it will require. Our work truck has 8 sidwalls and requires 85psi.
You're saying that if I were to purchase a tire designed for more weight than our OEM tires, say a lot, and with a max psi of 100 psi (for arguments sake), then I should still put only 32 psi in that tire if that'* what my door sticker says? Teach me... Give me some learned info that will help me understand the science behind this.
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From: Fitchburg Ma _ToastedRice_
Originally Posted by lash
Originally Posted by toastedoats
Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Originally Posted by fantastic88
The more sidewalls a tire has the higher psi it will require. Our work truck has 8 sidwalls and requires 85psi.
You're saying that if I were to purchase a tire designed for more weight than our OEM tires, say a lot, and with a max psi of 100 psi (for arguments sake), then I should still put only 32 psi in that tire if that'* what my door sticker says? Teach me... Give me some learned info that will help me understand the science behind this.
you really want to be confused...?:::: Ricer warning!!! ::::
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/tech/0208scc_tires/
heres a brief statement:
Some people aren't sure where to set their tire pressures. The one thing that is certain is that the maximum inflation pressure on the sidewall is not the right one to use. The vehicle manufacturer'* recommendation is always a good starting point. It will be somewhere in the car. This used to be a sticker in the driver'* door jamb, but more and more it'* located on the back of the gas filler door.
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Originally Posted by toastedoats
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/tech/0208scc_tires/
But THIS is a mis-quote VVV
Originally Posted by toastedoats
I can not tell you why off the top of my head, its just how it is. the tire doesnt require a minimum ever. only a MAX
Some people aren't sure where to set their tire pressures. The one thing that is certain is that the maximum inflation pressure on the sidewall is not the right one to use. The vehicle manufacturer'* recommendation is always a good starting point. It will be somewhere in the car. This used to be a sticker in the driver'* door jamb, but more and more it'* located on the back of the gas filler door.
BTW, not trying to start an argument here, just learning and discussing is all.
EDIT: Whoops! Sorry for the extended hijack!
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Ok you guys asked for it... I just went out and tok pics of them while my car is still dirty. But I won't be having this happen to me lol!!!
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Maybe they ARE normal looking... I dunno! Sorry my car is a mess right now guys!
front driver'* side (those ABS caps are new too, other ones were bubbled (replaced a couple months ago tho) Those things aren't cheap from GM Direct
Back driver'* side
I am so embarrassed!
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Originally Posted by lash
Well, you asked for this one...
front driver'* side (those ABS caps are new too, other ones were bubbled (replaced a couple months ago tho) Those things aren't cheap from GM Direct
Back driver'* side
I am so embarrassed!
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I like Kelly tires...
I have Kelly Aquatours on my 91.... Thay have been a great tire that has served that car well for the last 6 years.... But sadly I will not be able to get another set of those as Kelly ( Good Year ) quit making that tire... If they stilll made it my 95 would have had a set as well...
Good Choice BTW
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I have Kelly Aquatours on my 91.... Thay have been a great tire that has served that car well for the last 6 years.... But sadly I will not be able to get another set of those as Kelly ( Good Year ) quit making that tire... If they stilll made it my 95 would have had a set as well...
Good Choice BTW
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Originally Posted by toastedoats
i think thats the same tire i have on the aurora, i like the, they ride really smooth and work great in the rain
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