Gegz:
So recently I researched recommended psi for front and rare wheels of cars. Three things I learnt

1) most cars have their front wheel psi higher than the rare wheels because the front wheel psi supports the engines of these cars hence, they have higher psi's than the rare wheels.
2) most recommended psi's from the manufacturing companies sometimes don't really apply considering the country of usage and the quality of roads in these countries hence, varrying air pressures as against company recommended pressures
3)personal opinion though, I think if the recommended psi range is between 30-32,35... Any further increment should be between the said 35-40 or at most 45.... To avoid over inflating these tyres for these tyres not to burst on the road considering the facts that's air in tyres expand due to heat.

Have a great and smooth Sunday guys

Sincere4u:

You made what I think is a very fine point and that is why I am quoting you to know what you think of my own idea.
That Tyres could act as part of shock absorbers when inflated to desirable pressures is something that had never occurred to me yet so true.
My take on this topic is that I feel it's better to follow the car manufacturer's exact recommended tyres and inflate slightly below that recommendation cos we are practically in a much warmer region than where those recommendations where made.
I have never come across a car on which the recommendation is as low as 30psi!!!. First time I heard or read about it I was surprised and the lady that mentioned it was complaining that her tyres looked quite under inflated and dragged on the road. I just asked her to check the recommended pressure for the tyre she bought and it was way higher than 30 so I advised she should go by the tyres own capacity and inflate below that. That ended her problems.
The recommended tyre pressure for my present car is 60psi but I use 45 and it works for me.
Pls what kind of cars usually have such very low recommended pressures. I would really like to know.

Sincere4u:

You made what I think is a very fine point and that is why I am quoting you to know what you think of my own idea.
That Tyres could act as part of shock absorbers when inflated to desirable pressures is something that had never occurred to me yet so true.
My take on this topic is that I feel it's better to follow the car manufacturer's exact recommended tyres and inflate slightly below that recommendation cos we are practically in a much warmer region than where those recommendations where made.
I have never come across a car on which the recommendation is as low as 30psi!!!. First time I heard or read about it I was surprised and the lady that mentioned it was complaining that her tyres looked quite under inflated and dragged on the road. I just asked her to check the recommended pressure for the tyre she bought and it was way higher than 30 so I advised she should go by the tyres own capacity and inflate below that. That ended her problems.
The recommended tyre pressure for my present car is 60psi but I use 45 and it works for me.
Pls what kind of cars usually have such very low recommended pressures. I would really like to know.

Sincere4u:

You made what I think is a very fine point and that is why I am quoting you to know what you think of my own idea.
That Tyres could act as part of shock absorbers when inflated to desirable pressures is something that had never occurred to me yet so true.
My take on this topic is that I feel it's better to follow the car manufacturer's exact recommended tyres and inflate slightly below that recommendation cos we are practically in a much warmer region than where those recommendations where made.
I have never come across a car on which the recommendation is as low as 30psi!!!. First time I heard or read about it I was surprised and the lady that mentioned it was complaining that her tyres looked quite under inflated and dragged on the road. I just asked her to check the recommended pressure for the tyre she bought and it was way higher than 30 so I advised she should go by the tyres own capacity and inflate below that. That ended her problems.
The recommended tyre pressure for my present car is 60psi but I use 45 and it works for me.
Pls what kind of cars usually have such very low recommended pressures. I would really like to know.

fortunejum:
I have difference make of Tyre in my car with difference psi recommendations.For me I think we should not overlook the tyre manufacturer recommendation(s). There are also important, let the car psi recommendation determines the type of tyre to purchase. If the car manufacturer recommends 30psi for instance, look for a tyre with the same or almost the same psi recommendation and buy.
Dont buy a tyre that recommends 40 psi for instance to a 30 psi car recommendation. The gap is much.

vani86:


60 psi, thats a lot, my car is a 2009 camry. Whats yours

dokiOloye:
I have never seen a car wt d front wheel PSI higher than d rear.
It's usually d other way round.

Sincere4u:

Has been on Explorer jeep but gone out to check my 2006 Camry and I must say I just learnt something today.
The reference to 60psi was made regarding the spare tyre but couldn't see the cold tyre pressure of tyres in use.
The maximum for the new tyres I bought were even 44psi and that tells a lot about what the ideal pressure for the car ought to have been. Think I was dead wrong on this one.
What does your own car say about tyre pressures.

vani86:


30 psi front and back. The donut spare is 60 psi

You actually learn something new everyday

kumari089:
Hi guys,
I would like to know the implication of inflating my car tyre to 50psi (both front and rear wheels), when the manufacturer recommends 30psi for front and 32psi for the rear wheel.
Note I decide to use 50psi as my tyre pressure because that's what most people use.

Sincere4u:

That is what we were told back in primary school but to be honest, i llearn nothing new most days. Just once in a while and at times hard and painful ways.
What is your take on raised shock absorbers?. My rear shocks are so low and road to my house so bad that I get as much as five or more bashes under my car daily no matter how careful I try to navigate the bad road.
Felt the solution to this is raising my rear shock absorbers. Some don't advise this but won't it be more damaging ignoring the hits and brushes i get under the car with the bad road?. Ever heard about raising rubber used in raising shocks as against welding?.
Thanks for your time.

vani86:


Have heard about raising shocks but have never done it. I think ifdone right its good and if i leave where you do, i thinknit will be something i look into.

Poit is if you want to do it, do it right, b4 you go to the mechanic research on it online,,read up all about increasing car heights, there are many options

Sincere4u:

That is what we were told back in primary school but to be honest, i llearn nothing new most days. Just once in a while and at times hard and painful ways.
What is your take on raised shock absorbers?. My rear shocks are so low and road to my house so bad that I get as much as five or more bashes under my car daily no matter how careful I try to navigate the bad road.
Felt the solution to this is raising my rear shock absorbers. Some don't advise this but won't it be more damaging ignoring the hits and brushes i get under the car with the bad road?. Ever heard about raising rubber used in raising shocks as against welding?.
Thanks for your time.

kingreign:




DO NOT raise the shocks or alter the suspension of your car in anyway that will pose serious risk.
figure your vehicle getting a rollover from an evasive maneuver just as the Jeep Grand Cherokee is.

vani86:


Have heard about raising shocks but have never done it. I think ifdone right its good and if i leave where you do, i thinknit will be something i look into.

Pls if you want to do it, do it right, b4 you go to the mechanic research on it online,,read up all about increasing car heights, there are many options

FlyboyZee:

2010 Honda Civic - 32psi
2010 Honda Pilot - 32psi

The pix attached are for the Pilot. Honda recommended 32psi, while Maxxis instructed that their tyre should not be inflated beyond 44 psi. To be on the safe side, I stuck to Honda's advice...

vani86:


Have heard about raising shocks but have never done it. I think ifdone right its good and if i leave where you do, i thinknit will be something i look into.

Poit is if you want to do it, do it right, b4 you go to the mechanic research on it online,,read up all about increasing car heights, there are many options