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Old 04-07-2005, 09:18 PM
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Default Am I putting too much PSI in my tires?
They are 19s with 51 PSI at max. What is optimum with fairly crappy roads? I would compromise a little handling and grip to not bend them. I don't hit turns that hard.
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Old 04-07-2005, 10:43 PM
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i have 18s at 33 psi
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Old 04-08-2005, 10:28 PM
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try 38-40 cold.

40-42 to save the tread a little bit. this summer heat is coming soon.

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Old 04-09-2005, 12:07 AM
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dealer recommended up to 40 psi, but now my rears are wearng more in the middle.
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Cold: 33-35psi
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Old 04-09-2005, 01:46 PM
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so im ok at 33, right?
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Originally Posted by kinjal
so im ok at 33, right?
Yes, you 'll be fine. I personally always try to keep it at 35psi though.
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