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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 9:13 AM
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Thanks..I am running at 34psig cold and it feels great....35-36psig is too stiff for me. Thanks!
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Old Feb 7, 2024 | 7:37 AM
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I have a 2007 Tahoe LTZ with 20" Goodyear LS tires and I always put 30lbs in the summer because of heat expansion and 33lbs in the winter because of losing a pound or so and I always had an excellent ride and my tires wear evenly too 😎👍
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Old Feb 7, 2024 | 9:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Tahoe44
I have a 2007 Tahoe LTZ with 20" Goodyear LS tires and I always put 30lbs in the summer because of heat expansion and 33lbs in the winter because of losing a pound or so and I always had an excellent ride and my tires wear evenly too 😎👍
You're doing it backwards. The winter tire will go up in pressure more than summer one.

Tires warm up to roughly the same temperature when in use, all year around.

If you inflate a 40F tire to 33psi, it will go up to 40 psi once warmed up
If you inflate a 70F tire to 30psi, it will end up at 34 psi while driving.

That's why pressure should be checked adjusted to the same pressure when cold.

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Old Feb 7, 2024 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mountainmanjoe
You're doing it backwards. The winter tire will go up in pressure more than summer one.

Tires warm up to roughly the same temperature when in use, all year around.

If you inflate a 40F tire to 33psi, it will go up to 40 psi once warmed up
If you inflate a 70F tire to 30psi, it will end up at 34 psi while driving.

That's why pressure should be checked adjusted to the same pressure when cold.

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I'm sorry but I've done it my way for years and never had an issue with over or under inflation Ive had my Tahoe since 07 with tire monitor on my dash which tells me everytime i need to know and im always correct and never had any issues it's perfect everytime and my tires wear evenly with the smoothest ride ever but thanks for your opinion
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Old Feb 7, 2024 | 3:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Tahoe44
never had an issue with over or under inflation
You wouldn't notice an issue. Anywhere in the range of 30-40 psi is still safe, and it would be hard to notice the difference from the drivers seat.

I'm just saying that doing this summer/winter thing is a bit pointless, and doesn't do what you think it does. If anything you should be putting a couple PSI more in the summer.
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Old Feb 7, 2024 | 3:51 PM
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When I used to autocross my '73 Corvette, I would run about 40 psi to 42 psi to keep the tire from rolling over on the sharp turning. That would help maintain the maximum contact patch. I normally kept 30 psi in the tires even though the tire sticker on the door jamb said to run 20 psi. This was the first year for radial tires for Corvette and I think they wanted to get a soft ride. 🤔

In my Tahoes, I ran the sticker amount of PSI in the tires and got uniform treadwear. However I never received more than 32,000 mi of life. 😱😡
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Old Feb 7, 2024 | 4:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mountainmanjoe
You wouldn't notice an issue. Anywhere in the range of 30-40 psi is still safe, and it would be hard to notice the difference from the drivers seat.

I'm just saying that doing this summer/winter thing is a bit pointless, and doesn't do what you think it does. If anything you should be putting a couple PSI more in the summer.
Pointless for you Perfect for my smooth evenly wearing Goodyear LS tires 👍 thanx for your Opinion though
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It's physics gas law, not my opinion. But whatever works for you. 👍
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Old Feb 7, 2024 | 5:33 PM
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Opinions are always welcome
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Old Feb 8, 2024 | 7:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Tahoe44
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My opinion (and fact) is tire pressure goes DOWN in extreme (-0) cold and goes UP in extreme heat. In the winter when I start my vehicles the low tire pressure warning light is illuminated. This is why I run +2 lbs. of air pressure in the winter. Also this is why race teams use Nitrogen in tires because it does not react as much to temp. This might be an option for you.
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