whats the correct tire pressure

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ggarriso

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Hey guys, whats the correct tire pressure for a 02 GT??
I cant find my owners manual. thanks,

 

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Should be on the tire no ? Plus it realy depends on your taste.

 

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It's not in your owners manual . Assuming your tires are stock size, look for a sticker in your door jam that describes proper tire inflation. My 01 gt is 30lbs all around.

 

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The tire place said mines supposed to be 35 and I think thats almost 10 PSI lower than what the tire says. I'd just call wherever you bought your tires.

 

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The tire only states the MAX tire pressure.

Never fill it to the MAX

EVery vehicle is different, a 1800 pound car is going to use a lower pressure than a heavy 4000 pound sedan. The tire needs to have a certain shape to it to work and different weight vehicles need different pressures to maintain this.

On most cars, it's written on the door jamb somewhere. I beleive for cars in the same weight range as the Mustang, it's 35psi.

I think the pressure is also written inside the fuel door.

 

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35 is too much for me. I was always taught a default air pressure setting for cars is 32. But even this seems a bit rough for me, and 29 felt a bit soft and sloppy, so I've settled in at 31.
I wondered how these NASCAR drivers could tell a one pound difference in their tires, but you really can, if you get used to what your car feels like.
NEVER inflate to the sidewall # - read carefully, this is the maximum pressure. A violent blowout could occur.

 

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It's relative to the car. Mine is 30 psi according to the sticker in the door jamb. I usually stay around 28-29 psi and it rides a little smother. I was wearing the center of the tire running too much air.

 

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coramprat said:

It's relative to the car. Mine is 30 psi according to the sticker in the door jamb. I usually stay around 28-29 psi and it rides a little smother. I was wearing the center of the tire running too much air.

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This brings up a good point. You've really got to monitor your air pressure and tire wear on a regular basis. This is one of the easiest things to do, but is ignored by so many. Tires ain't cheap!

 

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On my '02, the recommended tire pressures are on the inside of the fuel door.

 

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When adding air, remember to consider if the tires are warmed up or cold. The heat will increase tire pressure. 32psi cold can easily go to 35 when heated up.