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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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like the title says.. thanks!!!
did a search couldnt find it
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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Driver side door (Like for all the cars in the world...)
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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Driver side door (Like for all the cars in the world...)
Not all. Wife's Jetta has the info on the passenger side inside the gas cap door.
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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36! i use nitrogen!
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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my wheels say max 50 PSI... but i always fill them to about 38-40 range... gives you a better ride personally.. and saves gas
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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^Your wheels don't say 50 PSI, the tires do - and that's the MAX psi, not the recommended psi. You should follow the manufacturer's recommendations on the driver side door label.
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by javyLSU
^Your wheels don't say 50 PSI, the tires do - and that's the MAX psi, not the recommended psi. You should follow the manufacturer's recommendations on the driver side door label.
Javier
i wonder how his tires are wearing?! lol kinda high!
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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lol. you think 38-40 psi is too much?
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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lol. you think 38-40 psi is too much?
yeah way to much i use 36 max! but hey everyone is different! i use nitrogen and check them once every two weeks to make sure there perfect. but im ****!
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by btwanky
my wheels say max 50 PSI... but i always fill them to about 38-40 range... gives you a better ride personally.. and saves gas
You shuold really only be running 40+ when you are doing days at the track otherwise your center of the tire will ear out faster
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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Owners manual is a wealth of knowledge too.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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LOL. and here i was listening to OBAMA telling everyone just inflate your tires and fuel prices will come down lol. jkjk...
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