Tire pressure?

[ve2yzb]

Hey guy's , funny the places I called around near by all have different saying as to what pressure to put in my tires...very confusing i say
I changed my tires and rims last season and kept the same original sizes except there are not runflats... The most common pressur that was brought up was 30psi... What pressure do you guys suggest is the best...thanks

 

[CCO]

My tire peeps strongly suggest 30 psi for best handling. I'm running slightly higher as 32 but I wouldn't go much beyond that for optimum handling and wet tractions, you won't get the right contact patch. (I'm told)

You really can't go wrong by following the tire sticker inside the driver's door.

btw -- mine is an '11 C6.....my brother's is an '06 C6 and also runs 30 psi.

C.

 

[Elf]

I run one pound over the door sticker.

 

[ve2yzb]

Thanks guys, i will adjust to that cause i think i have 34 psi right now...

 

[VenomC3]

If there is no changes to the tire size, stick to what the sticker on the door recommends.

 

[79vette]

I run the max recomended on the tire. Better fuel economy, cause of the shape of the tire I still retain proper contact?

 

[CCO]

I run the max recomended on the tire. Better fuel economy, cause of the shape of the tire I still retain proper contact?

I think mine says not to exceed 50 -- Are you running yours that high?

 

[Mad*Max]

Hey guy's , funny the places I called around near by all have different saying as to what pressure to put in my tires...very confusing i say
I changed my tires and rims last season and kept the same original sizes except there are not runflats... The most common pressur that was brought up was 30psi... What pressure do you guys suggest is the best...thanks

whatever it says on the door

 

[79vette]

45 is what I run mine at. But I agree with every one elce, what on the door is optimal for a a balance of comfort and control.

 

[Riley P]

I run the max recomended on the tire. Better fuel economy, cause of the shape of the tire I still retain proper contact?

You should run what is recommended on the door. The max tire inflation is what the tire manufactures rate the tire. This is so vehicle manufactures know not to exceed this, plus this is a maximum pressure that technicians are to follow when setting the bead on the rim. When running 15 psi over the recommended limit, you are reducing the pressure area of the contact patch and in effect only running on the center of the tire. This will result in a reduction of grip and accelerated tire wear. What you save in gas, you are paying for in tire wear with needing new tires sooner. Plus if you need to avoid an accident and can't because of reduced grip, it won't seem worth it.

 

[79vette]

Hmmm okay I'll lower it! Thanks!

 

[Riley P]

Good stuff! Just trying to watch out for a fellow brother! Let us know if you feel any difference in the car.

 

[CCO]

Good stuff! Just trying to watch out for a fellow brother! Let us know if you feel any difference in the car.

If he was running hard tires, he should feel much more traction on acceleration and braking right off the bat. Also less harsh ride.

Good move 79vette.

C.