Tire Pressure

swinsoneric · 09-18-07, 09:59 AM

One quick question. can someone please tell me what that correct tire pressure is for 235/40/17 ? Thank u

kclegend77 · 09-18-07, 10:19 AM

the side of the tire should tell you the maximum amount of pressure you want to use in them. check there first.

swinsoneric · 09-18-07, 10:38 AM

yes on the side of the tire it says max 44psi. What is the correct pressure i sould use. i dont want to put the max (44psi)

Alperovich · 09-18-07, 11:03 AM

the correct tire pressure is written on a sticker on the door of the car.

tires should be able to hold more pressure then the car's spec.

swinsoneric · 09-18-07, 12:43 PM

i guess alperovich didnt understand the question

paulo57509 · 09-18-07, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swinsoneric

i guess alperovich didnt understand the question

I would start with the recommended pressure specified either in the manual or on the door sticker....regardless of what tire size is on the car.

RedCoupe89 · 09-19-07, 02:48 AM

good rule of thumb is go 7 psi below the tires maximum psi

tubadude · 09-19-07, 03:24 AM

i dont think seeing the tire pressure on the door or manual since its not the stock sized tires.

i would go with 35 to 40 if the tire says max is 44.

Ken · 09-19-07, 03:54 AM

prolly 37 or so...

murderotica · 09-19-07, 04:14 AM

I'd say no less than 40.

swinsoneric · 09-19-07, 08:51 AM

i have 36 in there now.....i guess that's good.

IkeRay · 09-19-07, 10:40 AM

tires dont have to have equal pressure because they dont have equal weight on them. i usually do the rear tires 2-3 PSI lower than the front tires. but dont always go 7 lower than the max, i have tires rated at 54 psi, and there is no way im putting 40+ psi in them. because theres less tire doesnt that mean you should have a lower psi rated than stock? or should it just be the same because its lbs of pressure per square inch and the amount of tire shouldnt make a difference since its still holding the same weight?

personally, i would put 35-36 front, 33-34 rear.

pnoye2 · 09-19-07, 01:12 PM

I too would go by the manufacturers recommendation... just keep in mind though, tire pressure are adjusted depending on road condition(s) <= this info should also be covered on the manual.

legendtype2 · 09-19-07, 01:24 PM

Had 38-40 psi before but ride was harsh. Now at 36 psi ride is alot softer on my butt

Alperovich · 09-19-07, 04:34 PM

no i didn't misunderstand the question. you misunderstood the answer.

tire psi is written on the door of the car. Tire size doesn't matter. always want to have the pressure at oem spec unless otherwise needed (raising pressure, like for racing or better mpg or less pressure for offroading)

09-18-07, 09:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
swinsoneric Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Harlem,NY Posts: 89 Car 1: 1989 Legend 5 speed iTrader: (0)	Tire Pressure One quick question. can someone please tell me what that correct tire pressure is for 235/40/17 ? Thank u

09-18-07, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Alperovich I'm the Stig! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland park, il Posts: 13,958 Car 1: 94 DM GS Car 2: 93 Coupe LS 6SPD :( Car 3: 99 2.3CL 5spd iTrader: (19)	the correct tire pressure is written on a sticker on the door of the car. tires should be able to hold more pressure then the car's spec. __________________ ~Alex \

09-19-07, 02:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
RedCoupe89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Milpitas Posts: 201 Car 1: 89 Acura Legend Coupe iTrader: (0)	good rule of thumb is go 7 psi below the tires maximum psi __________________ Custom Intake 12" Subs, Crossfire amps for subs and deck, cap. APC strut bar 17 inch rims (soon intrax/tokickos) Hi flow cat (soon custom exhaust) Hi amp altenator, optima battery Slotted/drilled rotors, hawk hps brake pads, dot 4 fluid 22% Window tint all the way around

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Ken aka desired_speeds Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Hella Part of Cali Posts: 7,621 Car 1: 91 Legend LS - soon to be manual Car 2: 91 Legend L - parts Car 3: 96 Honda Saber 32v iTrader: (2)	prolly 37 or so... __________________ . k e n Parting out a 91 L 5-speed, let me know if you need any parts besides engine and 5-speed parts. The car is Rosewood brown with type E cloth interior.

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pnoye2 Wowoweeee Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Laguna Hills, California Posts: 3,278 Car 1: '89 Sedan w/Auto (base model) iTrader: (0)	I too would go by the manufacturers recommendation... just keep in mind though, tire pressure are adjusted depending on road condition(s) <= this info should also be covered on the manual. __________________ 291K+ miles; original power/drive trains

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09-18-07, 10:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
kclegend77 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: kansas city Posts: 344 Car 1: 1990 Acura Legend L Car 2: 1984 Jeep Cherokee Car 3: 90 chevy 2500forsale iTrader: (1)	the side of the tire should tell you the maximum amount of pressure you want to use in them. check there first.

09-18-07, 10:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
swinsoneric Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Harlem,NY Posts: 89 Car 1: 1989 Legend 5 speed iTrader: (0)	yes on the side of the tire it says max 44psi. What is the correct pressure i sould use. i dont want to put the max (44psi)

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swinsoneric Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Harlem,NY Posts: 89 Car 1: 1989 Legend 5 speed iTrader: (0)	i guess alperovich didnt understand the question

09-19-07, 08:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
swinsoneric Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Harlem,NY Posts: 89 Car 1: 1989 Legend 5 speed iTrader: (0)	i have 36 in there now.....i guess that's good.

09-19-07, 10:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
IkeRay Mr. X (aka #5) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 4,286 Car 1: 1989 White Coupe (dead) my baby! Car 2: 1987 Brown Coupe L Car 3: 1994 Accord Sedan EX iTrader: (3)	tires dont have to have equal pressure because they dont have equal weight on them. i usually do the rear tires 2-3 PSI lower than the front tires. but dont always go 7 lower than the max, i have tires rated at 54 psi, and there is no way im putting 40+ psi in them. because theres less tire doesnt that mean you should have a lower psi rated than stock? or should it just be the same because its lbs of pressure per square inch and the amount of tire shouldnt make a difference since its still holding the same weight? personally, i would put 35-36 front, 33-34 rear.

09-19-07, 01:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
legendtype2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,675 Car 1: 2006 Mercedes C230 Car 2: 1991 L coupe iTrader: (3)	Had 38-40 psi before but ride was harsh. Now at 36 psi ride is alot softer on my butt __________________ 91 KA8 Legend Gallery

09-19-07, 04:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
Alperovich I'm the Stig! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland park, il Posts: 13,958 Car 1: 94 DM GS Car 2: 93 Coupe LS 6SPD :( Car 3: 99 2.3CL 5spd iTrader: (19)	no i didn't misunderstand the question. you misunderstood the answer. tire psi is written on the door of the car. Tire size doesn't matter. always want to have the pressure at oem spec unless otherwise needed (raising pressure, like for racing or better mpg or less pressure for offroading) __________________ ~Alex \

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