Tire Pressure- what is the manufacturer recommendation?

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  1. drw

    drw Junior Member

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    I know that most everyone inflates the tires on their Prius to at least 40/38, but could someone tell me what is the recommended pressure by the manufacturer? I think the maximum is 44, but what is the stated recommendation- is it 35/35?

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    #1 drw, Jun 21, 2007
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    manual says 35/33
     
    #2 lenjack, Jun 21, 2007
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    aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan

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    There's a decal on the door post of the driver's side that says the recommended pressure too.
     
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    Swanny1172 New Member

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    The tire makers don't normally recommend a pressure. That is the job of the auto maker. All the tire makers do is recommend that you stay under the maximum pressure which is listed on the sidewall of the tire.
     
    #4 Swanny1172, Jun 21, 2007
  5. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(drw @ Jun 21 2007, 03:05 PM) [snapback]465971[/snapback]</div>
    Too low for best FE and tire life.
     
    #5 JimN, Jun 21, 2007
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    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    The maximum pressure is right on the tire itself. The car maker recommends other lower pressures as a compromise between ride, handling, and fuel economy.
     
    #6 richard schumacher, Jun 25, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(drw @ Jun 21 2007, 03:05 PM) [snapback]465971[/snapback]</div>
    drw

    Are you from Birmingham UK?
    The reason I ask is that I have 2007 with 16" rims but there is no maximum pressure on the tire wall.
     
    #7 gazz, Jun 26, 2007
  8. drw

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(gazz @ Jun 26 2007, 08:39 AM) [snapback]468215[/snapback]</div>
    Nope, sorry, ALABAMA!
     
    #8 drw, Jun 26, 2007
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