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Re: Tire Pressure [blane]
by lbirunner
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Nov 02, 2009 (6:37 am)
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Replying to: blane (May 23, 2005 4:00 pm)
The correct tire pressure is determined by the tire manufacturer, not the car manufacturer. If you talk to real frame and alignment shops they will tell you to inflate the tires closer to the max tire pressure for the best performance and to maintain good alignment. Lower pressures will cause the tires to wear on the outside edges of the tread.
I have 97K miles on my Accord. I currently have Falken Zieks on stock EX rims. I keep the pressure in the front at 42 lbs and 39 or 40 in the back. I tend to drive aggressively (not with other drivers) and am pretty hard on the car.
I consistently get 30 mpg 50/50 city/hwy. That's with 2.4L-4 and 5-spd manual.
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- #2664 of 2672
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Re: Tire Pressure [lbirunner]
by jhinsc
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Nov 03, 2009 (5:50 am)
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Replying to: lbirunner (Nov 02, 2009 6:37 am)
The correct tire pressure is determined by the tire manufacturer, not the car manufacturer.
This statement is incorrect. The tire manufacturer only dictates the maximum tire pressure, NOT the correct tire pressure for the vehicle it's installed on. I personally tend to keep my tires inflated 2 - 4 lbs higher than the auto manufacturer recommendation for longer tread life and higher mpg.
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Re: Tire Pressure [jhinsc]
by tankbeans
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Nov 07, 2009 (7:23 am)
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Replying to: jhinsc (Nov 03, 2009 5:50 am)
Do you keep the differential designed into the car? I know in the door jamb it states that front tires should be set to 32 psi and rear tires should be set to 30psi. I might be slightly off on this since I run mine at 34-36 all the way around.
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Re: Tire Pressure [tankbeans]
by jhinsc
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Nov 08, 2009 (12:49 pm)
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Replying to: tankbeans (Nov 07, 2009 7:23 am)
I always run the front tires a couple lbs higher since they carry more weight than the rear.
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Re: Tire Pressure [jhinsc]
by tankbeans
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Nov 12, 2009 (6:00 am)
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Replying to: jhinsc (Nov 08, 2009 12:49 pm)
Thank you for the tip. I should think about adding a couple pounds to the front as well, but not sure.
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Re: Tire Pressure [tankbeans]
by thegraduate
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Nov 12, 2009 (8:37 am)
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Replying to: tankbeans (Nov 12, 2009 6:00 am)
The door panel recommends it. I run my tires at 37f-35r when I adjust the pressure.
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- #2669 of 2672
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Re: Tire Pressure [thegraduate]
by jhinsc
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Nov 22, 2009 (5:30 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 12, 2009 8:37 am)
I just checked my door panel and it states 32 lbs all around, no variation. However, I always run the fronts higher for more even tire wear since approx. 60% of weight is carried up front.
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Re: Tire Pressure [jhinsc]
by tankbeans
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Nov 22, 2009 (4:12 pm)
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Replying to: jhinsc (Nov 22, 2009 5:30 am)
Do you drive the sedan? I know mine, a coupe, has a minor difference front to back. I think it states 32 up front 31 in back.
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Re: Tire Pressure [tankbeans]
by thegraduate
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Nov 22, 2009 (9:24 pm)
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Replying to: tankbeans (Nov 22, 2009 4:12 pm)
I may have been thinking of my '96. I know I didn't make up those two numbers (32F, 30R). I have an '06 and a '96, both 4-cyl sedans.
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Re: Tire Pressure [tankbeans]
by jhinsc
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Nov 23, 2009 (2:36 pm)
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Replying to: tankbeans (Nov 22, 2009 4:12 pm)
2008 EXL-V6 sedan
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