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Old May 21, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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Hello all,

I purchased new tires yesterday and decided to go with a different brand that I can run at a higher psi. As you all know the sensors will freak out on me if I actually go with the 50psi rating.

So is there a way to change the high and low numbers for the computer some how?

Its early in the moring here so if thats a stupid question take it easy on me...lol.

Have a great day!!
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Old May 21, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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uhhh..I can run my Pilot Sports at a higher PSI but its not what the tire says but what is recommended for the vehicle
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Old May 21, 2005 | 01:39 PM
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Good point, so I should stay with what it is recommended for the car, got it.

Those are the tires I bought as well, are you happy with them? Sure hope I will be. I wasnt happy with the Good Years.
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yes much better...they hold pressure better than the GY as well very little fluctuation....

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Old May 21, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MY2KC5
Hello all,

I purchased new tires yesterday and decided to go with a different brand that I can run at a higher psi. As you all know the sensors will freak out on me if I actually go with the 50psi rating.

So is there a way to change the high and low numbers for the computer some how?

Its early in the moring here so if thats a stupid question take it easy on me...lol.

Have a great day!!
In answer to your question: NO, you can not reprogram the system to alert you at different pressures. The "high and low" warnings are pre-set. To follow with other posters: WHY? The pressure you should run is for the car, not the maximum on the side of the tire. Can't imagine running 51 PSI would be "productive".
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Old May 22, 2005 | 10:10 AM
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Damn, I thought I ran high pressures.
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