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      01-24-2011, 12:57 PM   #1
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Tire pressure if using Continental Extreme Contact DWS - 18 inches

Just like to collect some ideas on tire pressure, I used Continental Extreme Contact DWS with stock 18 inch/stock sport package, more than a year driven about 15,000kms on them. However I feel the sideway of these tires are a bit soft.

I have Front and Rear 31 PSI normally, is it not enough? actually they are 26PSI front this morning and 31PSI rear after sitting for a night.

What tire pressure should I keep?

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If you mean the tire's response is slower than you desire, then you can up the tire pressure a few lbs. to see if it improves. Typically cold pressures are in the range of 32 front and 35 rear but it can vary depending on the vehicle, weight, tires, etc. 26 psi in the front is way too low and will cause poor steering response.


Thank-you, yes the ride feels funny these days that's why I check air pressure this morning and found too low and wondering what is the correct PSI I should keep. The sticker beside my door said 33 Front and 41 Rear, I just wondering is the factory spec a little too much?

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