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Apr 17, 2023, 09:55 AM
Le Mans Master
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Your tire pressure is too high...
Le Mans Master
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Le Mans Master
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I would set them to 30psi cold (spec)..
Here in SoAZ with mine set to 30psi (cold) I've seen mine get to 35psi (warm) during a recent upper 90-degree day here..When it gets to 110 here it should be closer to 36psi...
Get yourself a good tire pressure gauge where you can easily adjust cold tire pressure.
Here in SoAZ with mine set to 30psi (cold) I've seen mine get to 35psi (warm) during a recent upper 90-degree day here..When it gets to 110 here it should be closer to 36psi...
Get yourself a good tire pressure gauge where you can easily adjust cold tire pressure.
Last edited by tadda; Apr 17, 2023 at 12:22 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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Cold tire pressure should be checked periodically to assure that the influences of time and changes in seasonal ambient temperatures are taken into account..
Example:
Regardless of ambient temps: If the current ambient temps are 25F set the cold tire pressure to 30psi....If current ambient temps are 90F set the cold tire pressure to 30psi...
Last edited by tadda; Apr 17, 2023 at 11:47 AM.
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Check the build date for your car, cross reference Bowling Green weather almanac. What was the barometric pressure during day of your build? You most likely have factory air in your tires, ask the dealer to flush with fresh air at your first warrantee service.
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Ha!I didn't say the car was cold! Those 'warm" pressures still seemed exceedingly high even with cold temp setting of 30psi unless outside temps / warm tire temps were > 100F...I should have clarified my statement further...
Point of reference:
Here in AZ our recent temps were in mid to upper 90s with my warm / rolling tire pressures reading 34~35psi with cold tire pressure temps set to 30psi..
If OPs ambient temp that day were in mid 90s then I stand corrected...He also mentioned his cold tire pressures were set to 32psi...
Last edited by tadda; Apr 17, 2023 at 12:28 PM.
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My readings observed on the gauge I have consistently match the reported tire pressure readings...It's been very accurate for me and also allows for you to easily set tire pressures.
Last edited by tadda; Apr 17, 2023 at 03:03 PM.
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Nothing wrong with tire pressures a bit high as long as you don't exceed max pressure hot. (side wall pressure). Your ride may be a bit harder and you milage may be a bit better. The wear pattern will likely be a bit biased to the center of the tire. That said, recommended tire pressure for the Corvette ever since radials were standard has been and is 30 psig cold (meaning not driven for at least two hours). Street use. Track use may be different.
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There's a sticker on your door jam that lists the recommended cold tire pressure. It's 30 PSI all around, not 32.
Driving on a race track is different than driving on the street. The tires heat up a lot more, so Ron Fellows school starts with the tires at a lower pressure.
Driving on a race track is different than driving on the street. The tires heat up a lot more, so Ron Fellows school starts with the tires at a lower pressure.
