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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 04:42 AM
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Ok dumb but quick question.

How do I know what my tire pressure should be for daily duty?

Im on 15x6.5" 195/60/15

Im just retarded on how much to inflate my tires. right now they are at 38 and they seem a tad saggy. So Im wondering if I should inflate them more.

My max on the tire says 51 psi
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 04:47 AM
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Most people do 32 psi...
Anything higher and you'll have a "rough" ride!
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 04:53 AM
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LOL, oops

Well my ride is rough, but that because of my suspension set up.

So why to the tires "look" low at such a high psi?
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 05:03 AM
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I wanna say it's cause you have a bit of a wide tire on a narrow wheel.
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 05:10 AM
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Yea, that tire is a bit wide for the wheel... as long as the pressure is between 32-35, you'll be fine.
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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haha I have the same size tire on 15X8 though.
Old Jul 5, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Yep, 32-35 is fine. That is the right size tire for a 6.5 wide wheel technically.
Old Jul 5, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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ok cool thanks guys

Yeah I like running the wider tire for a fat footprint
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 06:06 AM
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Running 195/60/15 on my wife's xB @ 34PSI.
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i run 38psi
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Originally Posted by Winter
i run 38psi
Im running 38psi on 15's.
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