imported_8FUN8CVC

with my stock steelies (14'') and stock tires, according to the manual, the normal tire pressure is 30psi front and 29psi back.
now that i have those sir rims with stock michelins, what pressure should i have them?

if i get new tires, should the pressure be the same?
my ride is a '00 civic sedan. thanx

imported_striderx

recommended tire pressure should be on your tires, just follow that. 30 psi is good for summer and more grip but in winter should keep the pressure higher so u can cut thru the snow vs getting stuck in it :working:

AzimuthX

Agreed, but the recommended pressure is usually similar, its the amount of air inside the tire so rims usually wont affect much.

imported_MMX

No offence but the reading on the tires refers to maximum inflation pressure instead of recommended pressure (which is found on the sticker in the driver's door jamb).

An increase of 0-3 psi over your stock recommended pressure should be fine for plus one (e.g., in your case, going from 14" 185/65 to 15" 195/55) or plus-2 fitments.

EL_Sport

I have the stock EL rims on my car (same size and same tires as the SiR rims) and I think the recommended tire pressure is 32 psi, although I'll have to double check that.

SiR-Racer

i keep mine around 32-34

imported_EG4door

I have mine at 34

[1sL0CiviC]

32-34 sounds right for stock civic 14/15's

imported_8FUN8CVC

shouldn't the front have a higher pressure than the back?

SiR-Racer

yah you can keep your front like 2psi higher

imported_1sicsol

34psi Normal driving.
20 snow storm.
15 drag racing, 40 in the back.

I also keep a tire gauge in the glove box, cause you dont know accurate the ones are at the gas station after bob has dropped it a million times.

EL_Sport

FYI, I doubled checked the sticker on my door jam and its 32 psi.

bbarbulo

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I have a digital tire pressure gauge, like $20 at CT....nice little peice.

AzimuthX

Yep, the digital gauge ones in the cargo pocket but how often does my dad use it

frosty1895

watch the CT flyers, the digi pressure guage goes on sale for half price. I got two.

Kerrmudgeon

I tried my winter tires at 32 and it was way to hard a ride.....I felt every bump and ridge in the road. I lowered them to 28psi and it changed the car immensely....much smoother ride, and probably a better grip in the snow and ice.