what is the best tire pressure

ssr813 · 09-18-2006, 05:10 PM

Hey, whaaasss up, so what is the best tire pressure. Ive read in manual 31PSI thats sounds a little low to me l. My dealer had them at 32 but tire calls for more.

Boosted · 09-18-2006, 05:15 PM

I run 30 in mine with no problems at all...

OP · 09-18-2006, 05:16 PM

Alex05SSR · 09-18-2006, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ssr813

Hey, whaaasss up, so what is the best tire pressure. Ive read in manual 31PSI thats sounds a little low to me l. My dealer had them at 32 but tire calls for more.

ssr813:

If you're talking about the maximum tire pressure that's shown on your tire, that's NOT the tire pressure you should be running!

You can find the recommended cold pressure on the stamp on your driver's side door for the OEM Goodyear tires. I believe it says 30 psi (correct me guys, if I'm wrong). But I would say up to 32 would still be fine for your tires. If you go with more than 30 psi, say 32 psi, just watch the wear pattern. If it's wearing more in the center of the tire, then back off to 30 psi as recommended.

I run 32-33 psi in mine, but I now have a little lower profile tires (thus, less sidewall height) with the 20"/22" wheels setup. I've got the Toyo Proxes S/T tires.

Alex

ssr813 · 09-18-2006, 05:33 PM

hi, thanks everyone for your regards,i will try the 30-32 range.

SA13355 · 09-23-2006, 10:16 PM

30 PSI cold = 32 of 33 PSI hot.
I run both SSR and Vette at 30 cold.
No unusual tire wear.

Ski p

Beach potato · 10-02-2006, 01:50 PM

Thanks for the info - I have runflats on my vert and keep it at 28 front and rear. I noticed recently that JimG likes 28 for the rear tires to keep down center wear.

Jetcop20 · 10-02-2006, 02:20 PM

Been running 30 lbs since day one.....two long road trips of 2100 miles each and local driving never had a problem and

tires look like brand new

Whitewolf · 10-02-2006, 02:33 PM

I usually run 33 in the front and 30 in the rear.....but since I'm now at home in Fl. I prefer 28 in the rear.......and the ware looks great and tests great......with a tread depth indicator..........something thats as important as a tire pressure guage.......

Ps Especially for those whe drive their SSRs like they stole them.......or like they lost their mind.....HAHAHAHAHAH

Silver Sky · 10-02-2006, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ssr813

Hey, whaaasss up, so what is the best tire pressure. Ive read in manual 31PSI thats sounds a little low to me l. My dealer had them at 32 but tire calls for more.

I run mine with 33 psi X4

Silver Sky · 10-02-2006, 05:35 PM

IM tired of worrying about not having a spare. Are there any brands that offer a direct replacement run flat in our sizes?

ken jacques · 10-02-2006, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SA13355

30 PSI cold = 32 of 33 PSI hot.
I run both SSR and Vette at 30 cold.
No unusual tire wear.

Ski p

nitro is the way to go, check link. KJ

Marc NY · 10-02-2006, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Boosted

I run 30 in mine with no problems at all...

30 is what the manual recommends for best tire handling and ride. It also will ensure a much longer and even treadwear.

jim_king · 10-02-2006, 07:12 PM

I checked my original rsa's regularly and kept them at 30. Centers were thin on the rears at 17,800 and I replaced them with another set of rsa's. I tow a trailer daily so I'm sure this promoted center wear. My fronts are still going and will hit 19,000 this week and I keep 30 in them also.

Royalshowing · 10-02-2006, 09:43 PM

At 44 max PSI, for long term wear, etc. 36 to 38 PSI. Forget the cosy ride, holds the road better and better traction. Chevy's recommendation helps alleviate the "Truck Ride", ask the rollover Ford guys, less inflaction allows more (already weak) side wall movement. Believe what you want.

scottnpaula · 10-02-2006, 10:05 PM

35 x 4 with nitro...12,000 on my '04, they will probably crack from the sun before I get a chance to wear them out!

crazyrtr53 · 10-02-2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Royalshowing

At 44 max PSI, for long term wear, etc. 36 to 38 PSI. Forget the cosy ride, holds the road better and better traction. Chevy's recommendation helps alleviate the "Truck Ride", ask the rollover Ford guys, less inflaction allows more (already weak) side wall movement. Believe what you want.

Have always had mine at 40lbs. cold over 12,000 I have checked them and have had others look at them also, no tire wear or I should say even wear. The one thing pointed out to me was running low pressure in a low profile tire does not keep the tread firm and flat on the road surface. With low pressure's punching it cause's the rear tire's to go out of round and not lie flat across the surface. Think about it, alot of you are saying your rear tires are wearing in the center and your running low pressure's. Low pressure's are fine for standard tires but we are far from standard tire's on our SSR's...

With today's new products just because your tires are wearing out in the center doesn't mean they are over inflated now, just like you don't need to change your oil at 3,000 mis. any more....It's just having to understand that the old standards are out the door now.....

WOW_FCTR · 10-03-2006, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Silver Sky

IM tired of worrying about not having a spare. Are there any brands that offer a direct replacement run flat in our sizes?

no.
In fact there are no direct replacements for the front tire at all (unless you want a summer only tire at $400 each).