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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 03:22 PM
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I wanted to find out what the standard tire pressure is for the GS 17" stock rims.
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 03:51 PM
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Factory spec is for 33 psi.

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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 06:33 PM
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Thanks bro I had just put 32 PSI in it so I will add some more.
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 08:30 PM
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personally i put in 34lb when it's COLD. this is important, coz' when it's hot (after running the car for a while), it gets up by as much as 4lb
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 08:58 PM
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Originally posted by Phillycat-24
I wanted to find out what the standard tire pressure is for the GS 17" stock rims.
It should be posted on the door jamb. I used to run them at 35 cold before I went to different rims.
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 09:17 PM
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Originally posted by rominl
personally i put in 34lb when it's COLD. this is important, coz' when it's hot (after running the car for a while), it gets up by as much as 4lb
psi increase really depends on how hard you are driving and ambiant temperature. ive seen increases as much as 23psi.
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