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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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first i'am just new in here and my question is i have volk racing G-tc rims 20' front tires 245/35/20 and rear 275/30/20 what PSI should be?
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Welcome.

Start with the recommended pressure. Watch for uneven tire wear. Adjust accordingly.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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what is your suggestion for psi?
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by WL350Z
what is your suggestion for psi?
Same as the OEM tire. 35 PSI.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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i run 33 all the way around, 295/35/20
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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What do the sidewalls on the tires say for inflation pressure in PSI????
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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is this question directed at me?
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 350ZTheStandard
What do the sidewalls on the tires say for inflation pressure in PSI????
What is marked on the sidewall of a tire is maximum pressure, not a recommended cold pressure. Never inflate a tire to what it says on the sidewall.

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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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50 maximum psi press said on the tires nitto nt555
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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oh, and iirc 35psi is cold pressure, as in not driven on in the past few hours.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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Best way to find out is call the company that makes your tires and ask them recommended psi for your size tire. It all depends on the footprint of your tire, meaning amount of tire contacting the ground at any given time. You cannot go by stock tire sizes because it is completely different size.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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thanks
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by NiSmOz
i run 33 all the way around, 295/35/20
295/35/20?

That size doesn't fit our car. The correct size for the rear would be 295/25/20.

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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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275/35/20 = rear, sorry.
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by dave079
Why not read what it says on the sidewall which is what the manufacturer recommends?
The tire pressure number you see on the sidewall is its maximum pressure used to determine the tire’s overall diameter at full inflation, and has nothing to do with the pressure you use on your Z.

Regardless of the tire brand (and its maximum pressure value), you inflate your tires to the psi that Nissan recommends for the Z.

Davidv posts the correct information here. Inflate your Z tires to 35 psi.

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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by NoHyperbole
What is marked on the sidewall of a tire is maximum pressure, not a recommended cold pressure. Never inflate a tire to what it says on the sidewall.

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+1. The man knows his stuff.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 06:18 AM
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I know my Vredesteins say the max is 51 psi but mine arent that high. I also cant remember but I think my stock tires on my 03 had a max of 51 but neither is actually inflated that high. But if both have the same max you should have an idea of the ride on both. Remember one thing though with the 20" tires you have a smaller sidewall so you might wanna run a lil more pressure.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Spike100
The tire pressure number you see on the sidewall is its maximum pressure used to determine the tire’s overall diameter at full inflation, and has nothing to do with the pressure you use on your Z.

Regardless of the tire brand (and its maximum pressure value), you inflate your tires to the psi that Nissan recommends for the Z.

Davidv posts the correct information here. Inflate your Z tires to 35 psi.

--Spike
+1. Look on the inside of your door panel where it contains the manufacturer's information. It should tell you the psi you should be running at. It's 35 psi.
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