Tire pressure: What pressure do you run?

[ZDX-guy]

Most people just take their tire pressure for granted. They don't realize it plays a big role on how their car handles as well as their gas mileage. Lowering your tire pressure increase grip but also decreases gas mileage. While increasing your tire pressure reduces grip but improves gas mileage. Just wondering what you guys use for tire pressure on your daily drivers? Personally I run 38 for my fronts and 42 for my rears on my rwd car. I found that I get pretty good gas mileage and also decent grip with that setup.

[Barbosa]

I follow the sugestion stamped on the side and nothing more or less really. Have not had any real issues with performance and handling as of yet and gas mileage I will always complain about no matter what.

[V6_driver]

I put 36 on all four of my tires. Never tested to see if it made a difference in my mileage.

[Microcosm]

Originally Posted by Barbosa

I follow the sugestion stamped on the side and nothing more or less really. Have not had any real issues with performance and handling as of yet and gas mileage I will always complain about no matter what.

Wow! Those ought to ride like wagon wheels. The sidewall numbers are maximum allowed pressure.

[Barbosa]

this would explain my needing to shop for better suspension... I guess its out to the drive way to let off a little pressure.

[ZDX-guy]

Try 6-8psi less than the max tire pressure. You're car should feel a lot better and your suspension will thank you for it too.

[Barbosa]

There has been a difference I have noticed already. Many thanks for the heads up guys... not everything is as it seems on the manufacturer's lable.

[Zhenya]

Im running 39 around