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Old 07-16-2006, 05:14 PM
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Default Proper pressure for the 275-40/17

Hi Gang,

Just curious, what kind of air pressure you guys/gals are running in the 17's???

I just up-graded to a set of the ROH ZR6 17inch wheels on my '02 Z28 and I'm in the process of getting the last two new BFG 275-40 KDWS'ss installed. So, I'd like to make sure the pressure stay good in 'em.

I want to remember the ROH 17 in my x '96 Impala SS was running like 45psi in them. But, they were only 255-50's. So, what are you guys w/ the SS'ss running in the 275-40'ss???

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Don
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look at what it says on the tires... it will give you the max pressure, dont go to the max.
32-38 PSI and you will be golden.
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The door tag on my SS says 30psi cold for the 275/40/17 tires though I generally run 32 in them.
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I run 32 front/ 28 rear. Seems to work decent on mine.
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I run about 33 or 34 psi in the front and 32 to 31 in the rear.
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30-35 PSI cold here when the 17s are bolted on.
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You go by what your car says it should be inflated to.
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So, it looks like it's pretty much the normal pressure 32-35psi.

I was just trying to avoid startin some strange wear patteren on these new (hi $$$) BFG 275-40/17 KDWS'ss.

Thanks, for the replies.

Later,
Don
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