Recommended Tire Pressure

…assume the maximum tire pressure listed on the tire's sidewall is what is recommended for proper inflation. However, that number represents the maximum pressure that's safely allowed, but is likely higher than what is recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Tire pressure can vary on several…

…right pressure depends on the tire size and the vehicle. There is no such thing as a specific recommended pressure for a certain brand and model of tire. 3. The manufacturer's recommended pressure on the door jamb is a great place to start. It will list a recommended pressure or pressures, and…

…low, remember, it usually represents about 20% of the tire's recommended pressure. Disadvantages of Overinflation An overinflated tire is stiff and unyielding and the size of its footprint in contact with the road is reduced. If a vehicle's tires are overinflated by 6 psi, they could be damaged more…

…Acura MDX SUV uses the exact same tire size as a 2010 Chrysler 300 sedan. Remember that the pressure listed on the sidewall is a maximum pressure only, not a recommended pressure. Instead, use the air pressure recommended in the vehicle's owner's manual or tire information placard label. The…

…the recommended tire pressure -- even if you are increasing or decreasing tire size. Finally, when checking and adjusting tire inflation pressures, the "right" inflation pressures are those provided by the vehicle manufacturer, not the maximum inflation pressure branded on the tire's…

…cold inflation recommendations. Do Not Release Hot Tire Pressure if any of these variables could be the cause of measured tire pressure exceeding the maximum psi branded on the tire's sidewall by the 2, 4 or 6 psi indicated above for the various conditions. This temporary pressure increase is…

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…done at the recommended times, it can preserve balanced handling and traction and even out tire wear. Tire rotation can even provide performance advantages. Many tire mileage warranties require tire rotation to keep the warranty valid. When should tires be rotated? We recommend that tires be rotated…

…tire inflation pressure for this tire is 300 kPa (44 psi). It is important to note that the maximum load is rated at an industry specified tire inflation pressure that is often lower then the tire's absolute maximum tire pressure. The tire pressures used to determine the maximum load the tire is…

…the tire and the greater amount of air pressure it can withstand and load it can carry). Read more in our tech article: How to Read Speed Rating, Load Index & Service Descriptions When searching by vehicle, load ranges are shown in ascending alphabetical order. When you choose "recommended" you will…

…sun's radiant heat. Setting tire pressures cold in the morning simplifies the job. As a rule of thumb, add four psi to the recommended cold inflation pressure if the tires are already warm/hot to the touch. Special Trailer (ST) Tire Replacement Following a Failure All tires on a multi-axle trailer…

…inflation pressure that specific tire is rated to hold. However, the tire's maximum pressure is not necessarily the correct pressure for every vehicle upon which the tire can be used (almost all vehicle manufacturers' recommended tire inflation pressures are less than the tires' maximum pressure).…

…the tire size on the front axle, rear axle and spare tire (if so equipped) fitted as Original Equipment and provides the vehicle manufacturer's standard cold tire pressure recommendations. Because it is possible for vehicle manufacturers to provide alternate cold inflation pressure recommendations…