Re: Tire Pressure

Posted by 1968lew On 2013/3/23 22:09:06

I remember reading an article years ago that coincides with Packard's own recommendation. Generally speaking, If I remember right, correct cold pressure will allow a driven tire to gain approximately 4 psi. If it gains much more than that, the original pressure is low, causing the tire to flex and overheat. If it gains less, the tire is overinflated and not garnering the full capability of the tread or ride comfort.

I simply wanted to confirm that I wasn't reading things wrong or misunderstanding things. It seems so for foreign for a car this big and heavy to have only 20-24 psi in a tire! But, it is what it is. Perhaps it'll ride a lot smoother with the correct pressure. I hope so, anyway. It is not currently a very comfortable ride. We feel every nook and cranny, and the shocks are new.