Re: Tire pressure question

Posted by Tim Cole On 2020/6/16 7:58:40

The number on the tire sidewall is the maximum pressure for the tire. It is not a recommended pressure.

The pressures in the owner's manual are for the tires fitted to the car when new, thus, deviating from them is not a crime. I think one reason people think they should run higher pressures these days is because today's cars ride like garbage. I am always bitching about that.

I have a car that was setup for the European market in which ride quality is a top priority. It is a better riding car than the most expensive American cars.

So I would still run what the Packard manual says except if the tire manufacturer has recommended differently.