Optimum Tire Pressure - Cold
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Re: Optimum Tire Pressure - Cold (Dave68)
Me too..............Put 30 in and it will warm up to 32/33 Perfect operating temp for any Z rated tire :yesnod:
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Re: Optimum Tire Pressure - Cold ('98 Six Speed)
Merry Christmas everyone,
Here''s my .02.
1 - I totally agree 30 lbs all around with the Goodyear RFT offers perfect tire wear. Once heated their lbs range is 33-34.
2 - I switched to the Firestone RTF and I am using the above as my guide for the rear tires.
3 - I like to drive with more front response so I am still experimenting. The rears I am keeping at 30 for rear reasons alone.
4 - To induce a little lighter steering under throttle I have the fronts at 33 (cold)
Personally I find the Firestone rears slide predictably. If wear was not a factor (and I may fool with this later) I would like to hear some feedback about lowering the rear pressure to 28 lbs for a better hookup.
Thank you,
Kenny
Here''s my .02.
1 - I totally agree 30 lbs all around with the Goodyear RFT offers perfect tire wear. Once heated their lbs range is 33-34.
2 - I switched to the Firestone RTF and I am using the above as my guide for the rear tires.
3 - I like to drive with more front response so I am still experimenting. The rears I am keeping at 30 for rear reasons alone.
4 - To induce a little lighter steering under throttle I have the fronts at 33 (cold)
Personally I find the Firestone rears slide predictably. If wear was not a factor (and I may fool with this later) I would like to hear some feedback about lowering the rear pressure to 28 lbs for a better hookup.
Thank you,
Kenny
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Re: Optimum Tire Pressure - Cold (Tom/99)
I have been running 30psi all around. At 11,000 miles, the tires show very little wear. :chevy
Ed
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Re: Optimum Tire Pressure - Cold ('98 Six Speed)
FWIW, running COLD rear pressure at 32 (checked and adjusted year round), I wore out the rear centers way early; I'm keeping the rear at 28-29 lately and they warm to 31-32.