Winter Tire Psi

…Email Page to a Friend Winter / Snow Tire Tech: Higher Tire Pressures for Winter Driving Several vehicle manufacturer's owner's manuals recommend operating winter tires several psi (typically 3-5) higher than their recommended pressures for summer and all-season tires. While none of them actually…

…temperature can change your tire's inflation by about one psi. During some winter months the temperature can be 40 degrees Fahrenheit one day and below zero just a few days later - that could mean a 4-5 psi drop in inflation pressure! You may think your tires support the weight of your vehicle,…

…and winter temperatures is about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. That difference results in a loss of about 5 psi, which if not adjusted for can cause problems both with tire wear and safety. Bear in mind that several vehicle manufacturer's owner's manuals recommend operating winter tires several psi…

…each tire. And, since many vehicle's owner's manuals recommend operating winter tires several psi higher than recommended, read "Higher Tire Pressures for Winter Driving." Snow tires are soft. You'll want to rotate them regularly and usually more often than your all-season tires. If you're…

As we approach the winter months, it's critical to understand how the changing temperatures can have an affect on your tires. For every ten degrees in temperature change, you can gain or lose one psi of tire pressure. This can be a significant impact in tire pressure if not closely monitored. Do…

…tire's inflation pressure will change by about 1 psi (up with higher and down with lower temperatures) In most parts of the country the typical difference between average summer and winter temperatures is about -50 degree F. That difference results in a loss of about 5 psi, which will sacrifice tire…

…psi on a 70 degree summer day (six months ago) and the pressure has since dropped to 30 degrees, your tires at this moment could have as little as 26 psi in them. Checking your tire pressure on a monthly basis takes only a few moments and keeps you and your family protected during these cold winter…

…owner's manuals recommend operating winter tires several psi higher than their recommended pressures for three-season tires. To gain a better understanding on why a psi of 3 to 5 higher is recommended for your winter tires, read "Higher Tire Pressures for Winter Driving."

…W.I.N.T.E.R. tips from Tire Rack: Winter Tires Are Worth It: The best way to improve winter / snow tire traction and increase safety is with a set of dedicated winter / snow tires. Starting at a few hundred dollars for a set of four, typical winter / snow tires can last three or more winter seasons…

…specifying 60 psi inflated to 24 psi (60% underinflated) * Mini-spare specifying 60 psi inflated to 18 psi (70% underinflated) * Mini-spare specifying 60 psi inflated to 4 psi (93% underinflated) * Full-size spare specifying 33 psi inflated to 9 psi (73% underinflated) Since tires require inflation…

…P-metric and LT tires: Tire Load Ranges Inflation Pressure Assigned For 'Maximum Load' Ratings P-metric Light Load (LL) 35 psi Standard Load (SL) 35 psi Extra Load (XL) 41 psi Light Truck Load Range C (LRC) 50 psi Load Range D (LRD) 65 psi Load Range E (LRE) 80 psi P-metric tires used on passenger…

…will change by about 1 psi; where heavy-duty, high-pressure tires (typically inflated to 80-100 psi) used in applications on recreational vehicles, busses and trucks will change by about 2 psi. In most parts of North America, the difference between average summer and winter temperatures is about -50…

…must be used when recommended cold tire inflation pressures exceed 65 psi. High-pressure snap-in valves for .453" rim holes allow a maximum cold inflation pressure of 80 psi while those for .625" rim holes allow a maximum cold inflation pressure of 100 psi. Typically used in steel wheels,…