Author Topic: Tire pressure (Read 1234 times)

redbike · « **on:** July 17, 2005, 04:10:43 pm »

I recently purchased a new corolla. Im confused about what psi I should be running my tires. The manual says one thing, the tires say another. Which should I be following?

21Rouge · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2005, 04:17:11 pm »

The definitive pressure is listed on a sticker on the door edge...probably 32 psi for a Corolla.

redbike · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2005, 04:22:50 pm »

so, no matter what tires I have on the vehicle alwayas follow the sticker?

exserviceguy · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2005, 05:16:17 pm »

You got it Redbike. The reading on the sidewall of the tire is for the maximum pressure as recommended by the tire maker. The tag on the door post or glovebox sticker or owner's manual is from the car maker and is the one to follow. Remember tires can be put on a number of different vehicles but the steering and suspension of the car was designed with a specific tire pressure in mind.

redbike · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2005, 05:20:54 pm »

exserviceguy,

thanks for the great explanation. it all makes sense now!

thanks again

maritime_storm · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2005, 05:22:22 pm »

Actually he may of missed asking a question. The door sticker is for the stock tire size.