I have always run 32 cold. Actually got 41,000 miles out of the tires on my last C5.
Correct Tire Pressures?
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Correct Tire Pressures?
Hey guys...I normally wouldn't post a new thread about this, but I've never had a car with such radical tire sizes. My tires are 265 35 18 front and 305 35 19 rear. What would you guys recommend for how much pressure to run in them. The previous owner mentioned 40 psi in the rear, but that just doesn't seem right to me...
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I actually run 35 BUT I am in Florida and I did it on recommendation of my tire guy after my 2nd set of tires on my 07Z06 went south in 11K....3rd set lasted 15K. I am doing that on my 99 and the 02 as well. Both are showing excellent wear. Climate has a bearing on what you should be running just like AS tires are not suited for warmer climates.
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I run F:33 & R:30 on my 02Z. As a general rule of thumb,I vary my psi as it relates to weight dist.
Since the dist on my 02Z is 53/47,I usually run a few more in the frt.
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Since the dist on my 02Z is 53/47,I usually run a few more in the frt.
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I actually run 35 BUT I am in Florida and I did it on recommendation of my tire guy after my 2nd set of tires on my 07Z06 went south in 11K....3rd set lasted 15K. I am doing that on my 99 and the 02 as well. Both are showing excellent wear. Climate has a bearing on what you should be running just like AS tires are not suited for warmer climates.
