Tire rotation?

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  1. Xavier

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    Talk about fine print! I finally found where it says max PSI 40. Luck for me When it was steady in the 90s and 100s I kept it at around 35 PSI because I knew that the heat would cause the air to expand. Anyways, I dropped the pressure down to 30 in the back tires and the front tires are at 31. We'll see how it handles when I pick my wife up from work in little over an hour. Thank you all for your help, especially to Waygun. I will let you know how it works the next chance afterwards I get to get online.
     
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    Guys, inflation number on tire sidewall is MAX inflation for that particular tire, not what is necessarily recommended for the tire on a certain vehicle. There should be a posted placard on the driver's door frame showing the proper pressure to run OEM size tires for that vehicle. Remember to check inflation when tire is cold, before doing any driving.
     
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    The manufacturer's placard specifies PSI to meet their intended ride and handling characteristics.
    Xavier was worried that he may have damaged his tires by over inflating them. The sidewall Max PSI confirmed that he had kept within that specification.
     
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    Oh ok, excuse me, I missed that point reading through posts.:)
     
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    I can't believe I forgot to update. Things have been a bit on the hectic side here lately. Anyways, the car is actually running and handling better with the tire so low... well not low but normal. Tires are a confusing thing if you don't know about them. The only thing now with the car is that I think it is getting a little cold headed in its old age... :rofl:

    Thanks again for all your help. :cheers: (y)
     

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