tire psi for 16's BFgoodrich?
05-08-2007, 07:56 PM
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RE: tire psi for 16's BFgoodrich?
ORIGINAL: jaded seconds
thanks man, just checked it out. you almost had it right. it's 35 psi for all those wondering.
thanks man, just checked it out. you almost had it right. it's 35 psi for all those wondering.
05-08-2007, 07:58 PM
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RE: tire psi for 16's BFgoodrich?
ORIGINAL: jaded seconds
does anyone know the recommended tire psi for the BFgoodrich tires that come on the stock 16's? flipped through all my books and i couldn't find a darn thing.
does anyone know the recommended tire psi for the BFgoodrich tires that come on the stock 16's? flipped through all my books and i couldn't find a darn thing.
if the Tire sidewall says MAX PSI 35- run it at 32-33 PSI (Measurements taken when cold)
if it saysMAX PSI 44 run it at 37-39 PSI. (Measurements taken when cold)
Heat expands the air in the tires, if you inflate to max PSI when cold you will actually end up with over pressurized tires when hot.
That's it.
05-08-2007, 11:46 PM
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RE: tire psi for 16's BFgoodrich?
ORIGINAL: Derf00
I never go with the doorframe rating.here's a good rule of thumb
if the Tire sidewall says MAX PSI 35- run it at 32-33 PSI (Measurements taken when cold)
if it saysMAX PSI 44 run it at 37-39 PSI. (Measurements taken when cold)
Heat expands the air in the tires, if you inflate to max PSI when cold you will actually end up with over pressurized tires when hot.
That's it.
ORIGINAL: jaded seconds
does anyone know the recommended tire psi for the BFgoodrich tires that come on the stock 16's? flipped through all my books and i couldn't find a darn thing.
does anyone know the recommended tire psi for the BFgoodrich tires that come on the stock 16's? flipped through all my books and i couldn't find a darn thing.
if the Tire sidewall says MAX PSI 35- run it at 32-33 PSI (Measurements taken when cold)
if it saysMAX PSI 44 run it at 37-39 PSI. (Measurements taken when cold)
Heat expands the air in the tires, if you inflate to max PSI when cold you will actually end up with over pressurized tires when hot.
That's it.
05-09-2007, 01:13 PM
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RE: tire psi for 16's BFgoodrich?
Well I looked at the tire itself and it says max Pressure 44psi so I typically fill it to 40 as a saftey factor. The shops that I take it to for oil changes do too. What is this about filling it less than max? You don't want it right at max pressure do you?
05-09-2007, 01:50 PM
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RE: tire psi for 16's BFgoodrich?
The max rating shown on tires is just that - the maximum. But that tire may end up on any number of different cars, each with different vehicle weight. So it is up to the car manufacturer to identify the proper inflation pressure for that particular car using those tires.
Me, I run 32-35psi in my tires...
Me, I run 32-35psi in my tires...
05-09-2007, 03:41 PM
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RE: tire psi for 16's BFgoodrich?
ORIGINAL: 28HopUp
The max rating shown on tires is just that - the maximum. But that tire may end up on any number of different cars, each with different vehicle weight. So it is up to the car manufacturer to identify the proper inflation pressure for that particular car using those tires.
Me, I run 32-35psi in my tires...
The max rating shown on tires is just that - the maximum. But that tire may end up on any number of different cars, each with different vehicle weight. So it is up to the car manufacturer to identify the proper inflation pressure for that particular car using those tires.
Me, I run 32-35psi in my tires...
thats what I was saying all along...
