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Old 01-31-07, 09:05 PM
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Hey all,
I just bought some Hankook Ventus H105 in 225/35/20 and they are mounted on my 20x9 wheels in the front. Since the sidewall is so short, I thought I'd make the tires stiffer to help aid (if any) in protecting my wheels. I have them set at 42 PSI (cold). The max on the tire is 50 PSI. Is the PSI too high? Or would it just affect ride quality? I was thinking of deflating down to 38 PSI, but it may be too soft. I don't know if that 4 PSI difference even really matters. Hopefully, some of you VIP guys can chime in.
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i have been running 40psi cold on my 20s all the time. you should be fine
Old 01-31-07, 10:11 PM
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I run 44 PSI. Local alignment shop (Custom Alignment in Mountain View) recommended 44 PSI for my ride.
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Henry: 40psi
Pardo: 44psi
Me: 42psi, right in between

Thanks for the quick response guys. I feel more confident now.
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42 should be fine. Anything 17" or larger with a with a 45% or less aspect ratio should use between 39-49 psi.
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Originally Posted by HELLAFLUSH
42 should be fine. Anything 17" or larger with a with a 45% or less aspect ratio should use between 39-49 psi.
i wouldn't go that far. stock 17s i would just run the stock spec of 32psi
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Yep, I run the stock 17s at 32 psi (cold) with no problems at all.
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I was always told to run the same tire pressure as what the stock tires recommended.
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