W.T.K. ideal tire pressure

insane37 · Street 2NR Joined: 04 Aug 2005 Tech posts: 62 My 2NRide:

well i've got dunlop dz101 195/50/15 on my corolla and i jus wanted to kw wats d best tire pressure to use to get a comfortable ride while getting the most out of my tires.

wagonrunner · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:58 am Post subject:

whatever pressure between 26-35 psi that you enjoy the drive on the most.

GEAR_HEAD · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:10 am Post subject:

also, be sure to inspect tire for under/over pressure signs on the tread...

Hook · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:16 am Post subject:

I used to run 34psi up front and 32psi rear...was a lil stiff but handled well enough for me

u could start there and come down if there's too much road feel from the tyres

Honda_Roach · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:44 am Post subject:

30psi is average for front and rear.

insane37 · Street 2NR Joined: 04 Aug 2005 Tech posts: 62 My 2NRide:

curruntly i'm using 28psi will dat do damage to my tires?

wagonrunner · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:39 am Post subject:

check this site
some useful practical info
http://www.gunnysautotips.com/tire_wear.html

Supra GT-FOUR · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:33 pm Post subject:

anybody know what pressure 215/35/18 tryes should be at?

vin123 · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:03 pm Post subject:

the tire shop guys told me that 30 is the best to run on the highway...so that's what I'm running.

toybago · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:09 pm Post subject:

the ideal tyre pressure according to the manufacturer is normally stated on the tyre wall

use that as your starting point and work up/down accordingly

3stagevtec · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:12 pm Post subject:

QG · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:13 pm Post subject:

bushwakka · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 5:09 pm Post subject:

insane37 · Street 2NR Joined: 04 Aug 2005 Tech posts: 62 My 2NRide:

i was running 28psi all d time. wud dat pressure do damage to my tires?

Hook · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:11 pm Post subject:

^^^ peep this link

http://www.michelin.co.uk/m...ppens/20070319171410.html

wagonrunner · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:28 am Post subject:

Hook,
from that link.
"A reduction in pressure on the rear axle with tend to increase the chances of oversteer."
normally we raise the tire pressures to increase oversteer.

Hook · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:44 am Post subject:

AFAIK FWD vehicles with lower pressures at the rear do oversteer a bit due to the increased rolling resistance from the softer tyres at the back...the front wheels essentially pull the vehicle in a tighter circle as the rear wheels are more "planted"

wagonrunner · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:13 am Post subject:

ok.
*damn, i've been doing it wrong* Evil or Very Mad

achillies · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:43 am Post subject:

good info in here

insane37 · Street 2NR Joined: 04 Aug 2005 Tech posts: 62 My 2NRide:

nice info.

DJ Q · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:09 am Post subject:

silver racer · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:05 pm Post subject:

i runnin 17's as well, i usually put 35 all around, +2yrs no probs so far..

DJ Q · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:37 am Post subject:

will try 35 and see thanks

vans · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:30 pm Post subject:

what about 38 or 40 psi what probs could that cause

neckto · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:57 am Post subject:

try it and tell we Rolling Eyes

vans · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:18 pm Post subject:

i asking cause i curious

wagonrunner · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:58 pm Post subject:

DJ Q · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 1:09 pm Post subject:

insane37 · Street 2NR Joined: 04 Aug 2005 Tech posts: 62 My 2NRide:

can over pressure damage the suspension?

wagonrunner · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:30 pm Post subject:

i enjoy spirited driving and have a lot of rubber between rim and road.
At 32psi, I can enjoy a spirited run from princes town to mayaro,, i feel every single ridge, and know exactly where my tires are placed, and expect suitable traction.

another driver of the car cruises mainly, finds 32psi is too high, and prefers to roll, or stop when rough patches are encountered. they drive the same car at 28psi, and are happy with that.

DJ Q,
does that shed some light on the subject?