Tire pressure noob question

EazyD · 11-09-2011, 05:41 PM

I put winter tires on.

The tire says don't go above 40 psi.
It also says Max 44 psi.
My car door says 35.

Which do I inflate to? Thanks!

Blizzak LM-60

Waiz · 11-09-2011, 05:44 PM

35 PSI when cold.

I would wait until the car can compeltely cool down (like overnight) and check the pressure first thing in the morning.

SPOHN · 11-09-2011, 05:48 PM

35

TreeSemdyZee · 11-09-2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

35 PSI when cold.

I would wait until the car can compeltely cool down (like overnight) and check the pressure first thing in the morning.

But make sure and put some clothes on first.

EazyD · 11-09-2011, 07:09 PM

Thanks. Can someone explain why it doesn't matter if I have low profile summer tires or fatter winter tires, it's always 35 psi?

kenchan · 11-09-2011, 09:14 PM

yah, as long as the load rating is correct profile does not matter. 35psi is based on comfort. i usually run 37-38psi on my Z and G summer tires and 35-36 for winter tires (LM60).

11-09-2011, 05:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 25	Tire pressure noob question I put winter tires on. The tire says don't go above 40 psi. It also says Max 44 psi. My car door says 35. Which do I inflate to? Thanks! Blizzak LM-60 __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

11-09-2011, 05:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	35 PSI when cold. I would wait until the car can compeltely cool down (like overnight) and check the pressure first thing in the morning. Last edited by Waiz; 11-09-2011 at 05:51 PM.

11-09-2011, 05:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	35 __________________

11-09-2011, 07:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 25	Thanks. Can someone explain why it doesn't matter if I have low profile summer tires or fatter winter tires, it's always 35 psi? __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

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11-09-2011, 09:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, as long as the load rating is correct profile does not matter. 35psi is based on comfort. i usually run 37-38psi on my Z and G summer tires and 35-36 for winter tires (LM60).