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What should my tire pressure be

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I have 03 bonnieville the tire pressure tag is tore off on the driver door. What should my tire pressure be? I have them inflated to 32
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I don't know the factory spec, but the best way is to keep an eye on them and monitor wear and mileage. 32 is a good rule of thumb, on my SSEi I keep them around 35 to reduce sidewall roll.
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00Beast wrote:I don't know the factory spec, but the best way is to keep an eye on them and monitor wear and mileage. 32 is a good rule of thumb, on my SSEi I keep them around 35 to reduce sidewall roll.
Ditto. Keeping them at 35 may also compromise ride quality somewhat, but it's something that I can live with. YMMV.
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Open your drivers door an look on the end of door or along the b-pillar where door closes. That sticker will tell you factory tires size an pressure.
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His first post says that his isn't legible anymore. It should also be in the owner's manual.
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35 Is what i keep mine at. Sometimes a little more because i like the firm feel but it believe it is 35.
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Mine is at 35psi as well and i also have Nitrogen inflation at my work so thats what i have, that keeps my stupid tire light from coming on as often when it gets cold (nitro and 35psi).
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I am an odd ball. 34 psi for this guy.

Since I can't afford nitrogen, I always make sure to drain out the summer when it gets cold and and put in winter air. Otherwise it will freeze.
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I typically run about 37-38 but i am on 18s with a little less sidewall
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I guess I am a real oddball, I run 40 in all tires unless the max rated PSI is less then that.
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225/60/16 should be at 30 PSI
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Lol I just re-read bobjones post lol ya should be in owners manual lol sorry about that apparently my brain and eyes shut down after 5pm lol
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