Dealer Over Inflated Tires

Pearl Z · 01-05-2014, 10:21 PM

I get what you're saying. The oil I can do myself at my shop. They are free for 3 months lol

kenchan · 01-06-2014, 08:33 AM

i like my tires set at 35-37psi cold.

Montez · 01-07-2014, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i like my tires set at 35-37psi cold.

Yeah 37psi feels just right, not to mushy and not hard as a brick!

FrostyNaples · 01-06-2014, 10:29 AM

I got the car this past August, delivered, the PSI was correct @35. I've been maintaining 35.5 as my top off, and haven't had the sensor triggered for any amount, under or over.

I was just surprised that after my first oil change, is when they actually over inflated.

There just must a be a few knuckle heads working there.

Its hard to turn away from my dealer though: Free car washes with no limits, $39.99 full synthetic Mobile 1 oil changes, lifetime engine & transmission warranty.

I can deal with over inflating here and there, will just check it myself when I get the car back each time.

God-Speed · 01-06-2014, 10:54 AM

This is a commend pratice with dealerships. When ever I take my wife's car or when my own is being serviced I always tell them "Don't worrie about the tire pressure, I will take care of it"!!

/Angelo350Z/ · 01-06-2014, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FrostyNaples

Its hard to turn away from my dealer though: Free car washes with no limits, $39.99 full synthetic Mobile 1 oil changes, lifetime engine & transmission warranty.

I can deal with over inflating here and there, will just check it myself when I get the car back each time.

$39.99 for a complete Mobil 1 oil change is a steal. For that much I wouldn't mind servicing the tires myself.

BuckeyeZ · 01-07-2014, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FrostyNaples

Its hard to turn away from my dealer though: Free car washes with no limits, $39.99 full synthetic Mobile 1 oil changes, lifetime engine & transmission warranty.

Bleek · 07-31-2014, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeZ

That alone is worth $100 a month lol

TreeSemdyZee · 01-06-2014, 08:29 PM

Just out of curiousity OP. What kind of tire gauge are you using?

FrostyNaples · 01-07-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Just out of curiousity OP. What kind of tire gauge are you using?

I have a digital gauge readout on the mini compressor - i set it to 35.5, it does the rest.

I double checked with your off the shelf needle dial, same results (which is nice to know they are giving me the same info).

markesc · 05-09-2022, 04:10 PM

Be very careful with those $25 portable inflator things with a digital read out that automatically shuts off at a designated psi. Mine USED to be accurate when I bought it new, however, a few months ago I decided to fill my tires and discovered that it was off by 10 psi... I'm guessing that however the gauges work on those machines likely goes bad over time; Mine sits in the back area for emergency use, but I keep a normal gauge with me as well.

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Originally Posted by FrostyNaples

I have a digital gauge readout on the mini compressor - i set it to 35.5, it does the rest.

I double checked with your off the shelf needle dial, same results (which is nice to know they are giving me the same info).

victort · 01-06-2014, 11:21 PM

nothing wrong with 40 psi cold or hot. 60 psi is a different story though

Volk Z · 01-07-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by victort

nothing wrong with 40 psi cold or hot. 60 psi is a different story though

Word that's what I'm saying. Mine may have been more like 56 or something but regardless they were over inflated

I actually prefer 40 on the front and 36 in the rear.

jaedub · 01-07-2014, 01:13 PM

Never trust dealership. Vast majority of the people that works there have no clues on what they're doing.

FrostyNaples · 01-07-2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jaedub

Never trust dealership. Vast majority of the people that works there have no clues on what they're doing.

I just HATE how accurate this statement is.

Truth hurts..

01-06-2014, 08:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	i like my tires set at 35-37psi cold. Montez and TreeSemdyZee like this.

01-06-2014, 10:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
FrostyNaples Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: FL Posts: 99 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 13	I got the car this past August, delivered, the PSI was correct @35. I've been maintaining 35.5 as my top off, and haven't had the sensor triggered for any amount, under or over. I was just surprised that after my first oil change, is when they actually over inflated. There just must a be a few knuckle heads working there. Its hard to turn away from my dealer though: Free car washes with no limits, $39.99 full synthetic Mobile 1 oil changes, lifetime engine & transmission warranty. I can deal with over inflating here and there, will just check it myself when I get the car back each time. __________________ 2013 Pearl White (Base) 7A - DD Last edited by FrostyNaples; 01-06-2014 at 10:33 AM.

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01-05-2014, 10:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pearl Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cali Posts: 39 Drives: 14 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 12	I get what you're saying. The oil I can do myself at my shop. They are free for 3 months lol

01-06-2014, 10:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,367 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684378	This is a commend pratice with dealerships. When ever I take my wife's car or when my own is being serviced I always tell them "Don't worrie about the tire pressure, I will take care of it"!!

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victort Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 192 Drives: MB Rep Power: 17	nothing wrong with 40 psi cold or hot. 60 psi is a different story though

01-07-2014, 01:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 306	Never trust dealership. Vast majority of the people that works there have no clues on what they're doing.