What psi should I keep winter 16" tires at?
What psi should I keep winter 16" tires at?
I'm still a ways off from putting our steelies on for the winter, but I got to thinking about this the other day and figured I'd post about it now before I forget.So, both our '09 GTs obviously have the stock 18" wheels and tires. The sticker on the driver's side door jamb recommends 32 psi for the 215/45/18 tires, so that's what I keep them at. Last winter I kept our 205/55/16 tires at 32 psi as well, but I got to thinking, should I actually be keeping them at 35 psi which I have read on here is the recommended psi for the stock 16" tires on the '09 Bases?Any information and/or opinions is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Re: What psi should I keep winter 16" tires at? (J_TO_ENVY)
My door jam says 32psi for the stock tires.
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Re: What psi should I keep winter 16" tires at? (star_deceiver)
between 32 and 35 psi. If you are seeing more wear on the center of the tire than the sides, then I would suggest a lower psi (32) if there is more wear on the outer edges than the center I would suggest a little higher psi (35-37).If they are wearing even then I would keep them around the 32-35 mark.
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Re: What psi should I keep winter 16" tires at? (Kamikaze)
But I ran my Firestone winterforce at 40psi (max 44psi) all last winter with no problems!!!
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Re: What psi should I keep winter 16" tires at? (star_deceiver)
Okay, I guess I'll keep them at 32 than. Thanks guys!
Re: What psi should I keep winter 16" tires at? (J_TO_ENVY)
Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY »Okay, I guess I'll keep them at 32 than. Thanks guys!Seems to me that 34 psi is the recommended psi for the 2009.
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Re: What psi should I keep winter 16" tires at? (jake75)
Quote, originally posted by jake75 »Seems to me that 34 psi is the recommended psi for the 2009.My bad - just checked. It does say 32 psi. I still favor a little over rather than a little under.
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Re: What psi should I keep winter 16" tires at? (star_deceiver)
Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver »But I ran my Firestone winterforce at 40psi (max 44psi) all last winter with no problems!!!Jus cause you did it and it worked, doesn't mean it's recommended.. lol..