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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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Hey i have a quick question...i noticed that when i first got my car it rode pretty good and it was pretty smooth over bumps but it seems like recently it has been quite rough over bumps...i was wondering what could cause this? worn shocks? I also replaced the tires from toyo proxes 4 to a set of bfgoodrich kdws tires if that may have something to do with it?
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 12:39 AM
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check your tire pressure...if not you may want to double check bushings
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 12:40 AM
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what do you guys usually run em about? i go around 40 psi
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 12:41 AM
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Isn't it supposed to be around 27 Rear 32 Front?
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 12:42 AM
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what do you guys usually run em about? i go around 40 psi

33 front
25-27 out back

ALways check when cold

Old Nov 24, 2006 | 12:42 AM
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seems kinda low for street tires...i dunno?
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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well it would explain the rough ride, give it a try for a couple days
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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ok ill try it out...may also check the bushings. I swear i feel every bump on teh road. i thought it was because the tires ride hard
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 12:48 AM
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Just go buy what it says on the door of the car.
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 12:49 AM
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alright ill check it out...thanx



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