Posts Tagged: Tire pressure
Correct tire pressure for larger tires
The correct tire pressure for larger tires The correct tire pressure for larger tires is often the same as the tire pressure listed on the driver’s door decal UNLESS the new tires have a different load rating. The size of a tire doesn’t determine the amount of PSI it needs. Instead, it’s the weight of the vehicle and how much weight each tire can carry that determines how much PSI is needed. In other words, a bigger tire will have more air volume, but it doesn’t necessarily need more air … Read More
Recommended Tire pressure versus maximum tire pressure
Learn the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle The recommended tire pressure is NOT the same as maximum tire pressure. Every car maker installs a label either on the bottom edge of the driver’s door or the driver’s side pillar. It shows the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle. The recommended tire pressure is based on the weight of your vehicle and the load rating of the tires. The recommended tire pressure is shown on a label in the driver’s door area. If you change to a different size tire … Read More