TIRE PRESSURE : checked your factory pressure?

[titaboxeo]

Took delivery approximately one-month ago.

Scrolled through the various settings and noticed that tire pressure read to be approx. 46 - 47 psi one each tire. I didn't think much of it, thinking I had seen that pressure was supposed to be 49 and these are the inflation pressures as delivered.

THEN, I did something unusual. I looked at tire pressure tag on the door. THEN I looked at the owner's manual, which referred me to the tag on the door sill.

THEN, I was confused becasue the RECOMMENDED tire pressure is 39 PSI all around.
THEN, I looked at the tire, which allowed that 10 additional pounds per square inch is permitted above 36 PSI, i.e. maximum 46 PSI, to allow for additional load.

SO, THEN I went to Goodyear store, where they looked at tire pressure tag, noted that all tires were at 46 - 47, and THNE adjusted all tire pressures to recommended THIRTY-NINE PSI.

Why would factory air up to 47 PSI? Who knows.
You may want to check your tire pressure and adjust accordingly.

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[Lifeliberty]

That's FREE AIR! I'm keeping mine

 

[kodiakisland]

As has been mentioned in many threads here, delivery PSI is purposefully higher than normal and should have been corrected by the dealer at delivery. Just let some air out.

 

[Abundigas]

That was Michigan Winter air..... when it gets to a warmer location it expands...

 

[Brockdog12]

Dealer did mine when i had them rotated.

 

[BRBlue]

Took delivery approximately one-month ago.

Scrolled through the various settings and noticed that tire pressure read to be approx. 46 - 47 psi one each tire. I didn't think much of it, thinking I had seen that pressure was supposed to be 49 and these are the inflation pressures as delivered.

THEN, I did something unusual. I looked at tire pressure tag on the door. THEN I looked at the owner's manual, which referred me to the tag on the door sill.

THEN, I was confused becasue the RECOMMENDED tire pressure is 39 PSI all around.
THEN, I looked at the tire, which allowed that 10 additional pounds per square inch is permitted above 36 PSI, i.e. maximum 46 PSI, to allow for additional load.

SO, THEN I went to Goodyear store, where they looked at tire pressure tag, noted that all tires were at 46 - 47, and THNE adjusted all tire pressures to recommended THIRTY-NINE PSI.

Why would factory air up to 47 PSI? Who knows.
You may want to check your tire pressure and adjust accordingly.

39 psi is still too high. You’ll notice uneven tire wear (scalloping in the middle of tire) if you run that high. 35 psi seems to be the right pressure.

 

[tractorcrusher]

Mine has been at 44psi for 6,500+ miles now... I wrongly assumed it was set at the factory/dealership to 44 intentionally. Oops.

EDIT: I guess mine isn't that bad since I have wuss tires

 

[bravely]

That's FREE AIR! I'm keeping mine

GOOD ANSWER!

 

[Lurker B6G]

Shipping is always high (close to 50).
Dealer should adjust it but my last two (Fords) have come that way. There is a little wire in the middle. Press it and all is good.

 

[FDHog]

One of the first things I check. That and the oil level when I pick up a new vehicle. Don't take "Dealer Prep" for granted. They usually have some young kid doing it.

 

[rguest3]

Took delivery approximately one-month ago.

Scrolled through the various settings and noticed that tire pressure read to be approx. 46 - 47 psi one each tire. I didn't think much of it, thinking I had seen that pressure was supposed to be 49 and these are the inflation pressures as delivered.

THEN, I did something unusual. I looked at tire pressure tag on the door. THEN I looked at the owner's manual, which referred me to the tag on the door sill.

THEN, I was confused becasue the RECOMMENDED tire pressure is 39 PSI all around.
THEN, I looked at the tire, which allowed that 10 additional pounds per square inch is permitted above 36 PSI, i.e. maximum 46 PSI, to allow for additional load.

SO, THEN I went to Goodyear store, where they looked at tire pressure tag, noted that all tires were at 46 - 47, and THNE adjusted all tire pressures to recommended THIRTY-NINE PSI.

Why would factory air up to 47 PSI? Who knows.
You may want to check your tire pressure and adjust accordingly.

So, what is the maximum load amount on the tire at 46psi?

Which factory tire do you have that has a max psi at 46?

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