tire pressure and low profile tires

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tire pressure and low profile tires

06-20-2004, 11:58 PM

I have 205-40-17's on my car right now and the psi was at 32 when i checked now on the tire it says psi of 51 does it need to be up at 51 or could it go about 45 or so? I know nothin of this sort so any help is appreciated

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06-21-2004, 12:34 AM

I run 35 in my 275/40/17s
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06-21-2004, 12:42 AM

I run 32 on my 275/40 17.

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06-21-2004, 12:54 AM

i would keep it around 35... check what the sidewall says and keep it 5-10 PSI under that. the more you drive, the warmer your tires get and the more pressurized the air inside them becomes.
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