PGT Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Just a friendly reminder.....now that the cold has set in, doublecheck your tire pressures. I just did mine this morning and was surprised to see how low they were....28 all the way around. Set them to 38F/36R and the car feels so much better. Quicker turn-in, no wandering on the highway and a more solid feel on the rough stuff (no side to side shimmy). DO IT, DO IT!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AreEyeSeeKay Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 IBAustrailiansSayitsSummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Thanks for the reminder PGT. I just rotated mine yesterday and found all the pressures to be ~31 psi. I bumped them up to 36 psi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Good man! Thanks for the reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetic1 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Patagonian... very good idea... you'll save $ on gas mileage too You can check it more frequently too.. just remember for each degree of temperature change, youre looking at about 0.7 psi change! Free Sonax Cleaner Deal http://www.brakeswap.com Carbotech, Hawk, PFC, DBA Rotors, Motul, Wilwood, Castrol... Great service. No bumping required ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlrtime Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I need a pump for my garage, too cold outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 No shimmy on bumps, but damn do the potholes/grates feel nasty with sluggish strut oil and 37/35 in the tires. -B -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClueByFour Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Patagonian... very good idea... you'll save $ on gas mileage too You can check it more frequently too.. just remember for each degree of temperature change, youre looking at about 0.7 psi change! That might be a bit much. By that logic, when it went from 70 to 35 here while I was at work, my tires should be damn near flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Great post! +1. This is something that I think I've been writing EVERYWHERE anyone's been asking about anything to do with tires, and is also a favorite catchline of Keefe's. During change-of-seasons, particularly the fall and spring months, it's vital that everyone keep a good tab on their tire pressures. DRASTIC handling differences can result from tire pressure changes!!!!!! Get out there and check your pressures! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetic1 Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 That might be a bit much. By that logic, when it went from 70 to 35 here while I was at work, my tires should be damn near flat. Oop.. I meant 10 degrees Free Sonax Cleaner Deal http://www.brakeswap.com Carbotech, Hawk, PFC, DBA Rotors, Motul, Wilwood, Castrol... Great service. No bumping required ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I just checked mine and they were 34 front, and 33 back, got them up to 38F 36B. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlabs Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 I check mine pretty regularly, only because this is my first low-profile tires and I keep thinking that they're flat BTW, is there a way to check the calibration/accuracy on a tire pressure gauge? I have a sneaking suspicion that the one I've been using these past few years has gotten off-base (by possibly as much as 6psi!) -=- Livin life at 140 BPM -=- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bici OBXT Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Thanks for the reminder. My tire pressure gauge is a bit off, too. For accuracy, the digital ones are the way go. But for something to toss around, nothing beats the $2 original ones from a gas station. I've found mine to be generally 10% low, when I compare it to the reading a high-quality gauge will produce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlierh2 Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 The pop out $2 gas station gauges are JUNK! Spend the cash and get a really gauge. Digital gauges give a false sense of accuracy, IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUD Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 If I change the size of tire from stock to 225.45.17.... would I still be looking at 36F 38R for optimum performance? I plan to go with the W300 for reference. It is the disposition of men to desire that which he cannot have, hence my un-quenchable wet desire for Shakira! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 whats tire pressure? thanks for the reminder!!! Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetic1 Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 whats tire pressure? thanks for the reminder!!! Check the side of your door for the recommended tire pressures. Get a quality Longacre gauge from http://www.ogracing.com I think it's only like $30. So not worth the time to setup a GB. If you change your tire size, make sure that the tire you replace the OEM with has an equal or greater load rating. Free Sonax Cleaner Deal http://www.brakeswap.com Carbotech, Hawk, PFC, DBA Rotors, Motul, Wilwood, Castrol... Great service. No bumping required ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 No shimmy on bumps, but damn do the potholes/grates feel nasty with sluggish strut oil and 37/35 in the tires. -B I feel the same thing, even with 35/33 in the tires. A definite degradation of ride quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Good man! Thanks for the reminder. i was going to send you a pm about it being winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Hey guys: winter time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjk3 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 I have to check the tires in our Legacy every weekend, they lose 2-3psi every week. Already added fix-a-flat, it helps somewhat. Used to lose closer to 5psi/week. Still has the original rims, from what I've been told they bend over time causing the tires to not seat correctly. Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 If anything you probably needed valve stem seals. Fix-a-flat can't fix anything unless there's a hole in the tire, and it has now royally screwed your rims; it'll never come off. And never set your tire pressure by the door sticker! That's the factory suggested pressure for a soft comfy ride, not a guide for the best performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjk3 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 If anything you probably needed valve stem seals. Fix-a-flat can't fix anything unless there's a hole in the tire, and it has now royally screwed your rims; it'll never come off. I already took it to Tires Plus and they resealed the bead, after sanding the rim to make sure it makes even contact. They also put on new valve stems, and still it leaks air. But only 2-3psi/week vs. 4-5 it leaked before. Like I said it has the original rims, I don't care if they are screwed. New 15" rims are only ~$60 each, this isn't a performance car so there's no point in going up to 16's. Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetic1 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I already took it to Tires Plus and they resealed the bead, after sanding the rim to make sure it makes even contact. They also put on new valve stems, and still it leaks air. But only 2-3psi/week vs. 4-5 it leaked before. Like I said it has the original rims, I don't care if they are screwed. New 15" rims are only ~$60 each, this isn't a performance car so there's no point in going up to 16's. You sure your wheel doesnt have a crack in it? Did they spray it w/ "soap" to try to see where air was leaking? If the wheel is indeed bent, they could tell when they balance it or when they spray soap on and see the bubbles coming out. Free Sonax Cleaner Deal http://www.brakeswap.com Carbotech, Hawk, PFC, DBA Rotors, Motul, Wilwood, Castrol... Great service. No bumping required ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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