high(er) tire pressure

VSG · 04-13-2003, 04:00 PM

Are there any disadvantages to having a higher than factory recommend tire pressure? I have Dunlop SP5000's and at the factory recommendations they look under-inflated. I had them at 40 PSI all around and that was good. But I tried 45-46 just to try it out. I really like how the car handles and stuff now, but is there anything bad about having the tire pressure that high? (besides a stiffer/bumpier ride)

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DDMan · 04-13-2003, 04:44 PM

Nope...in fact almost EVERYONE bumps up their tire pressures from teh stock 32/29 to 40/35 (or so) to try and get the best out of the tires.

Once you get new tires, the stock numbers mean practically nothing. Just make sure youre not exceding the MAX PSI on the sidewall of the tire. If its 51, youre safe, but if its 44, drop it down to 44 when cold to prevent any problems.

VSG · 04-13-2003, 05:26 PM

thanks. the max psi is 50 or more so I know i'm safe there.

04-13-2003, 04:00 PM	#1
VSG Scooby Specialist Member#: 19435 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC	high(er) tire pressure Are there any disadvantages to having a higher than factory recommend tire pressure? I have Dunlop SP5000's and at the factory recommendations they look under-inflated. I had them at 40 PSI all around and that was good. But I tried 45-46 just to try it out. I really like how the car handles and stuff now, but is there anything bad about having the tire pressure that high? (besides a stiffer/bumpier ride) * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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04-13-2003, 04:44 PM	#2
DDMan Scooby Specialist Member#: 11221 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rocklin, California Vehicle: 2002 2.5 RS Black as Midnight!!!	Nope...in fact almost EVERYONE bumps up their tire pressures from teh stock 32/29 to 40/35 (or so) to try and get the best out of the tires. Once you get new tires, the stock numbers mean practically nothing. Just make sure youre not exceding the MAX PSI on the sidewall of the tire. If its 51, youre safe, but if its 44, drop it down to 44 when cold to prevent any problems.

04-13-2003, 05:26 PM	#3
VSG Scooby Specialist Member#: 19435 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC	thanks. the max psi is 50 or more so I know i'm safe there.