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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 06:17 AM
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17" Tire Pressure

I have OEM 16" wheels. I know the psi recommended on the sticker inside door. I am upgrading to 17" wheels, what does the sticker say for 17"? Thanks in advance, Jim (jimpennjr)
Yes, I did search. Too much to sift through since I can't add 17" to the search.
Old Jun 12, 2013 | 06:36 AM
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Chevrolet specifies 35psi for the 17" wheel/tire package on the HHR.
Old Jun 12, 2013 | 07:58 AM
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Thanks 843de! Anyone have other recommendations?
Old Jun 12, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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I adjusted pressure for 3,000 mile at a time until I was happy with the ride and wear pattern on the tread, I started at 35 psi, then 28,then 33 then 30 and ended up at 32 psi that seems to be the sweet spot for my ride,
Old Jun 12, 2013 | 09:58 AM
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32 psi is whats recommended for 16" wheels, but I like mine at 35, I guess we are opposites.
Old Jun 12, 2013 | 10:01 AM
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could be , there are many factors, but maybe my next set of tires will be different.
Old Jun 12, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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Thanks all for chiming in. I'll start at oem and adjust until I like the ride.
Old Jun 12, 2013 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jimpennjr
Thanks all for chiming in. I'll start at oem and adjust until I like the ride.
Just keep in mind that your DIC alarm is set for 16" tires @30psi

If you get too far either way of 30lb. your alarm on the dash will go off.

SF
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