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Old 01-14-2020, 05:56 PM   #1
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Anyone have a recommended min/max tire pressure for a 31 Tudor ?
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Old 01-14-2020, 06:46 PM   #2
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35#. When they get down to 30# just fill em back up.
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As per tire specialists- they say to run at about 37-38-thats what I run!
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Old 01-14-2020, 10:04 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 01-15-2020, 08:38 AM   #5
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Tire pressure is sometimes printed on the sidewall,I inflate to 35 psi.
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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.
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Old 01-15-2020, 09:02 AM   #7
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The Ford Model A Instructions manual that came with the car when it was new says 35 psi.
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35 psi
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Old 01-15-2020, 12:25 PM   #9
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I'm getting good tire wear at 35 psi.
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Old 01-15-2020, 08:00 PM   #10
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Check the pressure often!
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Old 01-16-2020, 02:03 AM   #11
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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.
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Old 01-18-2020, 03:05 PM   #12
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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.
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Old 01-18-2020, 08:43 PM   #13
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Ford said 35# for all cars except Station Wagons and pickups, which were 40#
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Old 01-19-2020, 09:34 PM   #14
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How could anyone dispute j Williams 81
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