Tire Pressure

[ToyBoy]

I got some new tires not long ago but weather is turning colder. Still not winter weather of course. I checked the tire pressure and they were down a bit from the 32 lb. recommended. So I went and filled them up to 35 lb. per tire. I figure with the weather just going to get colder they will likely read about 32 lb. then . Of course tires lose some air over time anyway . I try to stay close to the recommended pressure. So with weather changing before to long I feel inflating a little over is no problem.

 

[Poodle Head Mikey]

Where did you get the 32 number from?

From the door post sticker or the tire sidewall ?

I ask because the factory (doorpost) numbers tend to be focused on ride/comfort rather than on tire/chassis performance and extended tire life.

Whatever The number - if it were me - I would inflate to that number and then simply recheck/air up more often - rather than reply on anticipating both what the weather will do and it's exact impact on the tire pressures.

I got some new tires not long ago but weather is turning colder. Still not winter weather of course. I checked the tire pressure and they were down a bit from the 32 lb. recommended. So I went and filled them up to 35 lb. per tire. I figure with the weather just going to get colder they will likely read about 32 lb. then . Of course tires lose some air over time anyway . I try to stay close to the recommended pressure. So with weather changing before to long I feel inflating a little over is no problem.

 

[ToyBoy]

The 32 number is on the door entry. I stay close to 32 maybe a couple pounds over sometime , but never want it less than 32 .

 

[Poodle Head Mikey]

I was just curious - because in terms of expressing an 'OK range' - the tire pressure would want to be somewhere between the car's factory sticker number as the minimum and maximum inflation pressure on the sidewall of the tire as the maximum.

So your aim for "32 or a bit more" is right on the money.

The 32 number is on the door entry. I stay close to 32 maybe a couple pounds over sometime , but never want it less than 32 .

 

[ToyBoy]

The main reason I went a couple pounds over the 32 was that Winter was coming and in cold weather the tire pressure would drop some.

 

[Betzy]

The main reason I went a couple pounds over the 32 was that Winter was coming and in cold weather the tire pressure would drop some.

Lol. I haven't checked since getting my new tires last year in March. Great advice!

 

[ToyBoy]

Nice photos Betzy. Are those girls your buddies ?

 

[Betzy]

Nice photos Betzy. Are those girls your buddies ?

Naw. I'm just playing crazy again. Bad Girl as usual.
Coincidentally i was with some friends a 2 of my cousins at a destination wedding in Fla. 2 wks ago it has been a busy time etc. See if you can pick me up from the lineup in the pic i m sending

 

[ToyBoy]

The 3rd from the right side .

 

[ToyBoy]

I bet the weather was great in Florida for you.

 

[ToyBoy]

Or the 3rd from the left? They are all pretty.