Tire Pressure

cogitocogito Wagonist
in Suspension, Braking & Wheels
Just curious, what pressure do you guys usually maintain in your tires? I've had people recommend anything from 28 to 40 LB, but have been using 32 lately.

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  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    Man it depends on alot...
    but as for me and my Rt4wd :idea:
    off roading :arrow: 25psi 8)
    on the road :arrow: 29psi

    but this is all a comfort thing ... do u like feeling every crack n the road ... go with 35psi...
    hey ive seen people run more...
    im not the guy that worries about gas mileage or tire wear ...
    pricing some 205/70/15 all terrains right now.... :twisted:
  • turbo_tegturbo_teg Council Member
    i rock 35psi
  • cogitocogito Wagonist
    I noticed when I went to 32 from 28 that my mpg went up a little and that the handling was a lot crisper. But the ride quality was also a lot harsher. I then tried 35 and thought it was way too harsh. 32 seemed like a good compromise.
  • CharbCharb Administrator
    cogito wrote:
    I noticed when I went to 32 from 28 that my mpg went up a little and that the handling was a lot crisper. But the ride quality was also a lot harsher. I then tried 35 and thought it was way too harsh. 32 seemed like a good compromise.


    You're over thinking. And I don't believe your MPG went up with lower pressure. (4 psi at that)

    Go with manufacturers recommendation.
  • JDMWago666JDMWago666 Senior Wagonist
    I'm at 32 in the front and 36 in the rear. I've always ran my cars that way though.
  • GeNXGeNX Wagonist
    Charb wrote: »
    You're over thinking. And I don't believe your MPG went up with lower pressure. (4 psi at that)

    You are funny man. Anyhow I messed up and went to the 44 max on the tire and now I realize that is not the correct thing to do. I'll drop the pressure back to what it says on the door. 33 or something.
  • greenteagodgreenteagod Moderator
    In the spirit of the necrothread, I think Charb read what cogito said backwards, as there would be a mpg gain raising the pressure to 32 from 28. Whether it's all that measurable or not, that's another matter. But like Charb said, I go with the manufacturer's recommended spec. The sticker on the door jamb is good for the tires they were putting on things at the time.

    Some tire tech has changed a good deal, so there are tires out there that are designed to have a higher PSI, honda wasn't predicting that in the 80s/90s with the stickers on the door so I definitely go by what the manufacturer of the tire states. If like 3rd4ce said, mpg/tire replacement isn't a huge concern for you, then rock it at what you think is comfortable.
  • quartersquarters Council Member
    32 all corners summer. 29 all corners winter.
  • Ryanthegreat1Ryanthegreat1 Wagonist
    I run nearer to the sidewall max. I like quick turn in and road feel. So to offset the tall sidewalls I up the pressures. These BFGs I am on have a max of 65psi! I am running them at 40psi and that is a happy spot for them.
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