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Mulletwagon 01-14-2020 05:56 PM

Tire Pressure
 

Anyone have a recommended min/max tire pressure for a 31 Tudor ?

Patrick L. 01-14-2020 06:46 PM

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35#. When they get down to 30# just fill em back up.

Gary WA 01-14-2020 06:52 PM

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As per tire specialists- they say to run at about 37-38-thats what I run!

eagle 01-14-2020 10:04 PM

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This has been discussed at great lengths, but like oil, everyone has 3 opinions. I like to run them harder, over 40 lbs. Improves handling and tires wear more evenly. Of course I have a 29 so not completely applicable to your situation. You can see in my avatar there isn't the typical tire squish.

rocket1 01-15-2020 08:38 AM

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Tire pressure is sometimes printed on the sidewall,I inflate to 35 psi.

Mulletwagon 01-15-2020 09:00 AM

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Thanks guys. My tires did not look too low but I was surprised they were only aired up to about 15 psi ! Just not that obvious when they are low. Checked and confirmed max pressure was not posted on the side walls.

jwilliams81 01-15-2020 09:02 AM

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The Ford Model A Instructions manual that came with the car when it was new says 35 psi.

Tom in SW VA 01-15-2020 11:36 AM

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35 psi

DBrer 01-15-2020 12:25 PM

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I'm getting good tire wear at 35 psi.

Big hammer 01-15-2020 08:00 PM

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Check the pressure often!

cpf240 01-16-2020 02:03 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rocket1 (Post 1841520)
Tire pressure is sometimes printed on the sidewall,I inflate to 35 psi.

Most of the time, that number is Max pressure, and it should indicate if that is the case. Max is what the tire can handle, and shouldn’t be assumed to be correct for the vehicle it is currently attached to.

I always verify with the factory tag on the vehicle or the owners manual for proper tire pressure.

bdtutton 01-18-2020 03:05 PM

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Everything I read says 35 psi is the target pressure for 19 inch tires....and my car drives the best when the tires are kept around 35psi.

whirnot 01-18-2020 08:43 PM

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Ford said 35# for all cars except Station Wagons and pickups, which were 40#

jm29henry 01-19-2020 09:34 PM

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How could anyone dispute j Williams 81


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