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As opposed to the "+3psi for winter tires" suggested in the owners manual?

Posted by: jhoeppel on 2005-11-01 19:03:53
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In Reply to: Just remember 1 extra pound of pressure for every 10 degrees below 70 posted by AkRascal on 2005-11-01 18:53:34

I thought it was +3 psi for winter tires

and that tires lose 1psi for every -10 deg, so you add to keep the air pressures at the recommended levels. Are you suggesting, for instance, running 37psi instead of 33psi at 30F (40 degress below 70F)?

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Q: does switch to winter tires mean changes in other suspension settings? - jhoeppel 2005-11-01 18:34:19 (66 views)

Just remember 1 extra pound of pressure for every 10 degrees below 70 - AkRascal 2005-11-01 18:53:34 (36 views)

As opposed to the "+3psi for winter tires" suggested in the owners manual? - jhoeppel 2005-11-01 19:03:53 (162 views)

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