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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 03:10 PM
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Default tire pressure for winter storage
hello ..

i hope you can help me..
i heard about to pump up the tires hard...
how much pressure would you give the tires for winter storage?

i run falken 275/40/17

thanks for replies

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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 05:54 PM
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whats the max listed on the tire? Thats where id start, but then i dont have to store my vette for snow and sleet since we only get that one week per year.
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Old Dec 5, 2001 | 01:12 AM
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I'd go with the max recommended for the tire. Just remember to check them in the summer time or they won't last very long!
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