Re: tyre pressure for 2nd gen
"RSCamaro" <rscamero@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 17 May 2004 13:02:41 -0500, "jbrainey" <nobody@home.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> > The number molded into the sidewall of the tire is the MAXIMUM pressure
> >allowed for the tire itself and NOT the pressure recommended for the car
its
> >on. If you run the max pressure all the time you will get a hard ride and
> >most likely wear out the middle of your tire/tread. The maximum pressure
> >would only be used for a car with a full load like 4 passengers and
luggage.
> >Use the pressures recommended on the sticker in the drivers side door
> >jam.You can adjust the pressure up or down to compensate for your
driving
> >habits. I would start with 30# and adjust from there.
>
>
> I personally like a harder ride. The better I feel the road, the
> better I can adjust with the changing road conditions. At least I
> believe this to be true.
>
> I check my tire pressure regularly and can't remember any time that
> I've ever had a tire wear in the middle. I'm not saying what you
> state above isn't true, just that I've never run acrossed it.
>
> ...Ron
> --
> 68' Camaro RS
> 88' Firebird Formula
> 00' Mustang GT Vert
The factory(GM) recommended pressure, as printed on the door sticker, for my
4th gen SS/M6 equipped with P275/40ZR17 tires is 30psi. The
pressure(maximum) molded into the sidewall of my P275/40ZR17 BFG G-Force T/A
KDW Z rated tires is 44 lbs. Quite a difference there. I too like to feel
the road, just not every pebble on it and I don't like the feeling I am
riding on steel roller skate wheels. So since I never have my car loaded to
the maximum gross weight limit, I only run the recommended 30 lbs. I don't
claim to be an expert on tires. What I stated was common knowledge that
anyone can read in there owners manual or on any guide to" tires and tire
pressure". Also building tires for Goodyear Tire for the last 16 years, I
have learned a thing or two. Why do I run BFG over GY's on my SS ? They are
simply a better tire for the way I drive.
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