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I guess that depends on how much you plan on driving it. I prefer to follow the 30 psi recommendation until I put the Corvette away for the winter. At that time I do 35 psi knowing that it will fluctuate with the temperature.
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Temperatures in my neck of the woods can easily vary 20 degrees throughout the day. That results in a change of roughly 2 PSI of tire pressure variation.
I don't adjust my tire pressure every single day. If I was to go for a drive on Saturday, when the temperature is 60 degrees, but I'm also planning to take a drive on Sunday, when the temperature is expected to be 40 degrees, I'll add a couple of extra pounds of pressure (on Saturday) to account for the anticipated lower temperature the next day. But I generally try to keep my tire pressure in the 30 to 32 PSI range, simply due to ride quality.
I don't adjust my tire pressure every single day. If I was to go for a drive on Saturday, when the temperature is 60 degrees, but I'm also planning to take a drive on Sunday, when the temperature is expected to be 40 degrees, I'll add a couple of extra pounds of pressure (on Saturday) to account for the anticipated lower temperature the next day. But I generally try to keep my tire pressure in the 30 to 32 PSI range, simply due to ride quality.
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As mentioned in post #7, pressures will change about 1 psi for every 10'F temperature change.
The standard is to set your pressures in the cool morning, before driving. Let them do whatever they do during the day.
The standard is to set your pressures in the cool morning, before driving. Let them do whatever they do during the day.
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Yes it be is OK but I prefer to keep the pressure at 30 psi cold - it may mean you have to check the tires more often but worth the extra effort.
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Tire pressure is set by the car manufacturer. They set it at a certain point for many reasons. A lot of it is for passenger comfort. The Michelin sport has a psi rating up to 51 psi. So any where from 30 to 51 is fine, just depending on what you like. The lower limit is good for comfort, the higher psi is good for spirited driving. The liktodo psi is your own choice.
Tire pressure will also effect the wear. Lower pressures, the tire will wear more on the outside, higher pressure they wear more on the inside.
As the tire wears, it's a good idea to check the wear and adjust the pressure accordingly, to extend the life of the tire.
Tire pressure will also effect the wear. Lower pressures, the tire will wear more on the outside, higher pressure they wear more on the inside.
As the tire wears, it's a good idea to check the wear and adjust the pressure accordingly, to extend the life of the tire.
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Tire pressure is set by the car manufacturer. They set it at a certain point for many reasons. A lot of it is for passenger comfort. The Michelin sport has a psi rating up to 51 psi. So any where from 30 to 51 is fine, just depending on what you like. The lower limit is good for comfort, the higher psi is good for spirited driving. The liktodo psi is your own choice.
Tire pressure will also effect the wear. Lower pressures, the tire will wear more on the outside, higher pressure they wear more on the inside.
As the tire wears, it's a good idea to check the wear and adjust the pressure accordingly, to extend the life of the tire.
Tire pressure will also effect the wear. Lower pressures, the tire will wear more on the outside, higher pressure they wear more on the inside.
As the tire wears, it's a good idea to check the wear and adjust the pressure accordingly, to extend the life of the tire.
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Tire pressure is set by the car manufacturer. They set it at a certain point for many reasons. A lot of it is for passenger comfort. The Michelin sport has a psi rating up to 51 psi. So any where from 30 to 51 is fine, just depending on what you like. The lower limit is good for comfort, the higher psi is good for spirited driving. The liktodo psi is your own choice.
Tire pressure will also effect the wear. Lower pressures, the tire will wear more on the outside, higher pressure they wear more on the inside.
As the tire wears, it's a good idea to check the wear and adjust the pressure accordingly, to extend the life of the tire.
Tire pressure will also effect the wear. Lower pressures, the tire will wear more on the outside, higher pressure they wear more on the inside.
As the tire wears, it's a good idea to check the wear and adjust the pressure accordingly, to extend the life of the tire.
For me it's a big difference. Car is quieter and softer, just more pleasant to drive.
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Tire pressure is set by the car manufacturer. They set it at a certain point for many reasons. A lot of it is for passenger comfort. The Michelin sport has a psi rating up to 51 psi. So any where from 30 to 51 is fine, just depending on what you like. The lower limit is good for comfort, the higher psi is good for spirited driving. The liktodo psi is your own choice.
Tire pressure will also effect the wear. Lower pressures, the tire will wear more on the outside, higher pressure they wear more on the inside.
As the tire wears, it's a good idea to check the wear and adjust the pressure accordingly, to extend the life of the tire.
Tire pressure will also effect the wear. Lower pressures, the tire will wear more on the outside, higher pressure they wear more on the inside.
As the tire wears, it's a good idea to check the wear and adjust the pressure accordingly, to extend the life of the tire.
Tires, are absolutely technical creations. Lots to study up about on em.
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I'll tell you why - when a youngster riding my bicycle, the ride was noticeably MORE firm/harsh with a higher air pressures in the tires. How can that be any different in a car's ride?
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i put 33-34 psi and I definitely see a difference in the ride. .
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Now if you want to say "anywhere from 30 to 35 is fine", I would agree with that.