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Old 07-27-2008, 09:10 PM
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what is the proper tire inflation recommended for the SS? i know it can affect milage. currently mine psi is about 28 front 30 rear.
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Old 07-27-2008, 09:13 PM
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It should be posted on drivers door.
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Recommended tire pressure - Front: 32 psi, Rear: 32 psi
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Old 07-27-2008, 09:47 PM
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And 32 psi seems to provide even wear. If you are running higher pressure (like 36-40 psi) to improve mpg, you should monitor tire wear across the width, since what you might save in gas you might lose in premature (center) tread wear.
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Old 07-28-2008, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dpoll995
what is the proper tire inflation recommended for the SS? i know it can affect milage. currently mine psi is about 28 front 30 rear.

Depends if you're tight in and loose off or just loose all the time.
( it's a nascar thing)
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Old 07-29-2008, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by stranger
Depends if you're tight in and loose off or just loose all the time.
( it's a nascar thing)
How about tight in the middle and loose at both ends?
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How about tight in the middle and loose at both ends?
four new hoops, half a turn out of the track bar, a half a pound air in the right front, half pound out of the left rear and a fresh tank of sunoco!
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Originally Posted by HillsdaleHHR
Recommended tire pressure - Front: 32 psi, Rear: 32 psi
Correct!

Always go by the tire label on the drivers door jam. If you choose to deviate then don't blame GM for any problems such as the Ford Explorer rollovers.

And 32 is COLD pressure. Cold is defined by having sat for 4 hours.
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Originally Posted by stranger
four new hoops, half a turn out of the track bar, a half a pound air in the right front, half pound out of the left rear and a fresh tank of sunoco!


And all in 14 seconds or less ...

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