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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 08:17 AM
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Hi All
Quick question, with summer temps of 90 degress & a 5 hr. highway trip planned, what would be the best crusing air pressure? I am running orginal EMT's
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 08:25 AM
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If you're running GY EMTs start out at 30psi cold. They'll heat up to 35psi or so with no problems. Just be sure you don't start out with low pressure.

Have a good trip.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 08:29 AM
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30 cold.. wow, I start out now at 26-27 cold. I was concerned that they may get up to 35. But I guess that OK.?
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 08:39 AM
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You can run up to about 42 or so (hot) before your high press alarm comes up. I like the stiffer sidewall from the higher press so I have mine at 37 lbs cold. It is all a personal choice.
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Just set your pressure to 30 psi cold. That should work year round.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Just set your pressure to 30 psi cold. That should work year round.

just remember to adjust seasonally
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Originally Posted by MrBigButt98Conv
30 cold.. wow, I start out now at 26-27 cold. I was concerned that they may get up to 35. But I guess that OK.?
You might check the sticker on your door. Running under-inflated tires wears them out and can be a source for a blow-out.
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All four of mine are 29 cold.
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