Reply to "Tire Wear"

mikedrewMember

The sidewalls say a max of 38 which is what I have them set at. Seems high and that is probably the cause of my problem.

>>>You're right, it is. :>) Max means MAX, i.e. any more and you are creating a DANGEROUS situation (their lawyers say). The normal range is considerably below that.

>I'm missing the door plate on my car which I think lists the factory's recommended tire pressure for the car? Isn't this what my tires should be set to?

>>>If you were running identical tires to the originals, which undoubtedly you're not. If you have an L-model, it was equipped with bias-ply tires which have totally different pressure requirements from radials.

I'd suggest starting off in the low to mid 30s and see how that works. It's always a compromise between ride comfort and handling response. Too much air and it jars your teeth and skips over bumps, and too little air and the car feels mushy.

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