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Apr 21, 2011 | 08:00 AM

larrybee

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Non run flats pressure?

Changed out w/non run flats. Would the recommended 30 psi cold still be good for non run flats??

Apr 21, 2011 | 08:10 AM

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Should be no different than runflats. 30 psi will work fine.

Apr 21, 2011 | 08:34 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by larrybee

Changed out w/non run flats. Would the recommended 30 psi cold still be good for non run flats??

Since the sidewalls are not as stiff, I run 32 psi on the front tires.

Apr 21, 2011 | 08:36 AM

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non-run flates don't knowe they're non-run flates so 30 psi (or whatever you thought was best for your last set of tires ) should be a fine staring point.

Apr 21, 2011 | 09:13 AM

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30 psi cold.

Apr 21, 2011 | 11:33 AM

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the big three-oh - cold

Apr 21, 2011 | 11:51 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilver Vert 01

Since the sidewalls are not as stiff, I run 32 psi on the front tires.

:P

I do this as well. I started at 30psi cold, going up to 32 cold made it feel better in handling.

Apr 21, 2011 | 12:13 PM

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going up to 32 cold made it feel better in handling.

It sure does.

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Apr 21, 2011 | 03:14 PM

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Split the difference and go 31 psi.

Apr 21, 2011 | 07:24 PM

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Depending on tire speed rating and how you drive it but anything from 30 to 32 is fine. Some brands require higher pressure for high speed driving, check tire manufacturer recommendation for your tire model.

Apr 22, 2011 | 02:18 AM

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This comes up a lot. The reason they print the recommended pressure on the door in the car is they know how much the car weighs, which the tire manufacturer does not know (unless its a one off tire, specificaly for one car). Hence you dont rind "recommended" pressure on the tire (just max pressure). That info (the actual weight of the car) plus the oem tire size they have tested and found to perform well.

Its no big deal to go off the pressure on the door, but when in doubt, with most tires you should start there.

Apr 22, 2011 | 09:22 AM

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I run 32 on all four, runs smooth

Apr 22, 2011 | 11:59 AM

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I run 31 or 32 up front for the same reasons previously stated and 30 in the backs. I found that anything above 30 in the back tires will cause the centers to wear prematurely.