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Old 02-27-04, 08:47 PM
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im running 18x 9. 245 wall. lowered with stiff suspension gs. i like to keep my psi way lower then the side wall suggests? also tire shops always over inflate your tires. what are some of you guys running? 30 psi? do you keep it the same all the way around? or is it better to keep the rear at a higher psi then the front?

on a side note i got my tire patched from the inside (damn screw) i was told this lowers the speed rating by 10 mph??? also i was told they didnt need to rebalance b/c they mark the tire. so does that even have any relevance or is it so minimal its just a technicality? any input would be greatly appreciated. thanx to all.....
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48 psi all around (51 psi max ) to prevent damage to my wheels due to dang potholes.
Old 02-28-04, 04:03 PM
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good point. thanx. also theres gas milage. is 25 too low? as far as the tire coming off the rim?
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38psi for me.

32 is too low and stay away from 25. I think with 18s, you should be above 35 to help protect the rims.
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ok, i just did 35 all the way around. 25 did seem a bit low. thanx for the suggestions.

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Originally posted by PHML
48 psi all around (51 psi max ) to prevent damage to my wheels due to dang potholes.
wow, that's SUPER high pressure!

i think 38 is a good number. if you have 19s or 20s then 40 to 44 is a good number
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Yep...mines are hard as rock....nah....not that bad...the Michelins really help.
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