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Old 01-07-2004, 08:15 PM
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my tires look like they dont have enough air in them so i check the manual in my car to see what the PSI should be, then it said to look at the certified label. so i open my door and check it out but it says nothing about tire pressure, maybe im not looking in the right place but i want to know what the PSI measurment should be for my front and back tires. if anyone knows please let me know ,thanks</P>
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its on the tire itself...look at the sidewall...it says what the max. pressure should be...usually on pass. cars such as mustangs they should be at about 32psi for normal driving</P>


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i did check my tire and it says 44psi buti heard from a mechanic not to do what the tire says because the car itself has specs for the front and back and the tire might not be right. and 44psi does ssound a little high
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44 psi is the max the tire can handle...you normally want to set pass. cars at 32psi</P>


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There may be a plate attached to the inside of the glove box which state pressures. I run 32 and the tires are wearing properly.</P>
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Originally Posted by GT99GT
i did check my tire and it says 44psi buti heard from a mechanic not to do what the tire says because the car itself has specs for the front and back and the tire might not be right. and 44psi does ssound a little high
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MAn, you have a real problem and dilemma there, uff, my brain hurts from just thinking about it......<IMG src=smileys/smiley23.gif border="0"></P>
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thanks no2junkie, i appreciate the sarcasm
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I never go by the lable on the door. That pressure is for a soft ride, so middle age people will buy the car. I usually set mine to about 37 to get the most out of the tire. This will give you a little tighter handling, and longer tire life. The lower pressures will make it hook up better though.
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so i hear 32 and 37</P>


i might go inbetween and do 33 or 34 and call it a day, right now its at 22 or something wierd so i need to fill it up tomrrow morning</P>


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22 psi is too low for street tires. If you're running at least 30, no higher than about 35 or 36, depending on the tire, you'll be OK.</P>
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