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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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MY tires are rocking at 38 PSI
my dad told me to keep em at 36-37
But its cold as hell and i need gas milage,

What PSI should i have at each season?
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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MY tires are rocking at 38 PSI
my dad told me to keep em at 36-37
But its cold as H*** and i need gas milage,

What PSI should i have at each season?
is this cold PSI or Warm PSI......yes there is a significant difference
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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Even if it'* cold, you wires will warm up, especially if driving at high speed / long distance.

Keep the tire at the psi which is listed on the dr. side door or the owners manual. A good running engine will be the best way to get MPG'*.
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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i set them all to 34psi since its real cold outside
and it said 30
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Adjust them to the recommended inflation pressure of 30 psi (cold), and forget about it. : ) ya can't go wrong.
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Moving to General since this is not a mechanical problem.
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 08:08 AM
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what is rated on the drivers dorr (30psi) is the optimum tire pressure for safety, tire life and fuel milage
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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30psi is to low for a good amount of tires, you can just see it, and feel it.

I run 33 front and 32 back, cuz the car is lighter in the rear.
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I run 35psi, and I still think that'* too low, at least by how the tires look.

A friend of mine asked me if he should fill his to 44, because that'* what his max pressure ON THE TIRES said
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by toastedoats
what is rated on the drivers dorr (30psi) is the optimum tire pressure for safety, tire life and fuel milage
And comfort. If you want fuel mileage, you can run 35psi (cold) safely.
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