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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 11:13 AM
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I purchased new tires recently. They are Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 The tire tech put 35 PSI in the tires.
Should I put the 30 PSI in these tires
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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 11:41 AM
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My wear line is usually perfect at 32-35psi, and that’s on a road course with street tires. 35 is probably fine around town. You can put them at 30-32 if you want. I usually keep 32-33 all year round.
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If they are the stock tire size, on the factory rims, I would go with 30 PSI as this is what's called for. If you've changed rim and tire size, that may change the recommended PSI.
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Originally Posted by MWWarlord
If they are the stock tire size, on the factory rims, I would go with 30 PSI as this is what's called for. If you've changed rim and tire size, that may change the recommended PSI.
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I’m running Michelin run-flats. I like them cold at 27, run hot at low 30. Much better ride and wear. To much air in a run-flat will give you a harder ride.
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30 lbs. cold, no if's and's or but's.
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Originally Posted by MWWarlord
If they are the stock tire size, on the factory rims, I would go with 30 PSI as this is what's called for. If you've changed rim and tire size, that may change the recommended PSI.
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30 lbs. cold, no if's and's or but's.
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30 psi cold is what is recommended. I would not be running 35 psi cold in the tires.
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