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Old 03-08-2007, 08:01 AM
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Tire pressure question.

This is pretty novice, I know, but what kind of tire pressure are you guys running? I just put my new 19" GT-1s on less than a week ago and it looks like the fronts especially are pretty low on air. I would suspect it is mostly due to the fact that they were shipped from CA to VA and its like 20 degrees here right now. SO, I was going to put some air in them today during lunch but wanted to make sure I was putting the right amount. I am guessing they should still be somewhere in the 32-34psi range??

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Old 03-08-2007, 08:09 AM
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I would start out at 34psi and see how they feel on the road.
 
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Old 03-08-2007, 04:00 PM
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I tend to use an extra couple of pounds to help the rim
absorb blows.. <36>
 
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Old 03-08-2007, 04:23 PM
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Since I use 100Y Dunlop sport maxx in the rear and stock Pilot in front, my tire pressure is 35 for front and 40 for rear.
 
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Old 03-08-2007, 04:41 PM
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I got the VA state inspection today and they set them at 33 all around...

Ill see how it feels before making any further adjustments.

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35 for me!
 
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Old 03-08-2007, 05:17 PM
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If I set 35 in the rear,the tires would be obviouely underinflated, which can be observed with eyes.
 
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Old 03-08-2007, 09:03 PM
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Yeah, I still feel like they need more air... feels spongy or something. The front seems to want to catch and turn the car, I find myself hacing to pull it back a good bit.
 
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35 psi cold all around.
 
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Yeah, I still feel like they need more air... feels spongy or something. The front seems to want to catch and turn the car, I find myself hacing to pull it back a good bit.
Put in a couple more pounds and see how it feels. It's not going to hurt. Try 35 lbs.
 
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Old 03-08-2007, 09:41 PM
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38 F/r
 
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^^^ I'm with him. I had mine intially set at about 40-41. Adjusted by 1 psi until i felt I had a good range for when teh got soem heat in them. Now I try to maintian 38 all around cold, it seems to feel the best.
 
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Old 03-09-2007, 08:46 AM
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Yeah, I am def bumping it up...
 
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Old 03-09-2007, 08:57 AM
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Cool

Experiment and see what works best for your car. Are you lowered?

With my set up.....39 f & 38 r works best and keeps the tires from wearing as bad on the inside edges.
 
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not lowered...yet. I will be next Sat.

I think it may be an alignment / toe issue as well. All of that should be taken care of in the 4-wheel alignment after lowering, correct?

AND sweet ride Brando!!
 

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