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Psi In Winters - NikiterZTS - 12-12-2006
i never had winter tires before
but these are the ones i own its Michelin 205/50 R16
my quastion is what psi should they have during winter?
the former owner didn't get back to me so im askin u guys
thanks
Psi In Winters - mo_focus - 12-12-2006
whatever it says on side of the car or owners manual.
I personally run my winter tires at 32 PSI. Its good on gas millage and good in the snow/ice.
Psi In Winters - NikiterZTS - 12-12-2006
on the side wall it says "max 51psi"
Psi In Winters - mo_focus - 12-12-2006
Side i meant, on the side of the car or the owners manual.
Usually tire pressure is set for the car and suspension rather then tire type.(i think) :)
Psi In Winters - NefCanuck - 12-12-2006
Regardless of the type of tire you run (winter/All Season/Performance) the max cold PSI is whatever the owners manual (or sticker on the door jam, usually drivers door) says it should be.
NefCanuck
Psi In Winters - NikiterZTS - 12-12-2006
yea i always had mine at 32psi as it says on the sire of the door
i just thought that winter tires get a lil more psi in them
Psi In Winters - kc focus - 12-12-2006
I put 35 psi in mine...I like more of a firm ride...
Psi In Winters - dlb - 12-12-2006
kc focus,Dec 12 2006, 03:52 AM Wrote:I put 35 psi in mine...I like more of a firm ride...
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Same here I bump it up to at least 35 and more ............ to me 32 is way too soft a ride.
Psi In Winters - NefCanuck - 12-13-2006
kc focus,Dec 11 2006, 10:52 PM Wrote:I put 35 psi in mine...I like more of a firm ride...
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Stock on your Focus is 32 psi right? :huh:
Interesting, 'cause stock on my '05 is 34 psi... Maybe for fuel economy concerns?
NefCanuck
Psi In Winters - Frost__2001 - 12-13-2006
NefCanuck,Dec 12 2006, 12:04 PM Wrote:kc focus,Dec 11 2006, 10:52 PM Wrote:I put 35 psi in mine...I like more of a firm ride...
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Stock on your Focus is 32 psi right? :huh:
Interesting, 'cause stock on my '05 is 34 psi... Maybe for fuel economy concerns?
NefCanuck
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Depends on the tire sizes,
14" & 15" stock focus rims and tires it's 32psi
16" stock focus tires and rims it's 34psi
Psi In Winters - NefCanuck - 12-13-2006
Frost__2001,Dec 12 2006, 11:58 AM Wrote:NefCanuck,Dec 12 2006, 12:04 PM Wrote:kc focus,Dec 11 2006, 10:52 PM Wrote:I put 35 psi in mine...I like more of a firm ride...
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Stock on your Focus is 32 psi right? :huh:
Interesting, 'cause stock on my '05 is 34 psi... Maybe for fuel economy concerns?
NefCanuck
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Depends on the tire sizes,
14" & 15" stock focus rims and tires it's 32psi
16" stock focus tires and rims it's 34psi
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D'oh! :ph34r: I forgot that larger diametre tires generally carry more PSI in 'em.... :(
NefCanuck
Psi In Winters - NOS2Go4Me - 12-13-2006
I'm running whatever the factory put in and the dealer topped off :P
I haven't even checked the door to be perfectly honest.
Psi In Winters - NefCanuck - 12-13-2006
NOS2Go4Me,Dec 12 2006, 07:18 PM Wrote:I'm running whatever the factory put in and the dealer topped off :P
I haven't even checked the door to be perfectly honest.
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Unless they're doing something weird, it'll be 34 psi like mine ;)
NefCanuck
Psi In Winters - Flofocus - 12-14-2006
12 psi...
Oh, were talking about tires. :D
Psi In Winters - reldridge - 01-02-2007
I actually vary my pressure depending on driving conditions. I'll run as low as 26 psi for icy roads, higher for snow (max of 35 psi). I find with my snow tires (BFG Winter Slalom) that the grip well on ice at around 30 psi, but higher they break traction quickly.
Ryan
Psi In Winters - focus19 - 01-02-2007
^^^^^^ same for me