What should the PSI be for performance tires?
Air pressure in tires is measured in pounds per square inch, or PSI; usually, the recommended pressure ranges between 30 and 35 PSI. To learn what your tire pressure should be, look for your manufacturer’s recommendation, which is printed on a label inside your car.
Is it bad if tires have different psi?
It is normal for tire pressures to be uneven. Since the Maxima is FWD, the front tires are always going to be at slightly higher pressure than the rear because they do all the work to push the car forward, hence more friction, hence higher temperature thus higher tire pressure.
How is the pressure of a tire rated?
Each tire is rated with a load range, load index number, and max pressure rating. Passenger tires will be rated Light Load (LL), Standard Load (SL), or Extra Load (XL). Extra Load tires of the same size will typically have the same load capacity at the same pressure as the Standard Load tire.
What should the pressure be on a SL tire?
The maximum allowed pressure listed on a tire’s sidewall can be higher however. Some tires list 44 psi and many higher speed tires will list 50-51 psi. This added pressure does nothing for load capacity. Pressures above 35-36 psi for SL tires and 41-42 psi for XL tires will not increase the load capacity of the tire.
When to add inflation pressure to cold tires?
Recommended inflation pressures are for cold tires; it is best to inflate first thing in the morning or you’ve driven less than two miles so your reading will be accurate. If you have been driving around for a while or it is hot outside, add 3 PSI.
How is tire load capacity related to air pressure?
Tire load capacity is directly related to air pressure in the tires. As tire pressure goes up or down, so does the load capacity of the tire. Too much air can wear the tires unevenly in the center and can create a wondering effect on the vehicle’s handling.
What should the tire pressure be on a Honda Goldwing?
So I have a 2007 ‘Wing with original tires. I installed one of the Show Chrome tire pressure monitoring system. I know understand the meaning of the phrase, “ignorance is bliss”. I think I was better off without it. The Goldwing owner’s manual says the tire pressure should be 36 psi front and 41 psi rear.
Each tire is rated with a load range, load index number, and max pressure rating. Passenger tires will be rated Light Load (LL), Standard Load (SL), or Extra Load (XL). Extra Load tires of the same size will typically have the same load capacity at the same pressure as the Standard Load tire.
The maximum allowed pressure listed on a tire’s sidewall can be higher however. Some tires list 44 psi and many higher speed tires will list 50-51 psi. This added pressure does nothing for load capacity. Pressures above 35-36 psi for SL tires and 41-42 psi for XL tires will not increase the load capacity of the tire.
When does the inflation pressure of a tire change?
No way to purge of the “air” from a tire and have 100% Nitrogen! The rule of thumb is for every 10° Fahrenheit change in air temperature, your tire’s inflation pressure will change by about 1 psi (up with higher temperatures and down with lower). People used to think I was nuts talking about summer and winter air.