XB New tires what the best air pressure for lower profile

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Apr 9, 2006 | 12:30 PM

XBRachel

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XB New tires what the best air pressure for lower profile

Hi
I just got new whees and tires (pics later) I got 205/50 HR16\\

the door says 29psi, but what should I run to get the best gas millage.

I am poor and every once of petro is worshiped.

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Apr 9, 2006 | 12:51 PM

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It should give the pressure range on the sidewall of the tire. The more air the better mileage. If you overinflate you wear the tires out faster.

Apr 9, 2006 | 12:58 PM

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i got 33 in them now but it says up to 51 yipes

Apr 10, 2006 | 12:44 AM

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on the sidewall it usually only mentions maximum psi limit, which isn't a very sane daily psi!

33 will be just fine.

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