Proper tire pressure-sidwall, door tag or split the difference
WEBSep 12, 2011 · I went out to check/adjust the tire pressure on my 1997 Saturn wagon today. The car has 4 new Sumitomo HTR A/S P01 tires. I checked the sidewall and found that the max pressure for these tires is 51 PSI. The manufacture recommended pressure on the door tag is 32 PSI for the front and 28 PSI for the rear. I also checked the tires on our “new” 2010 Pontiac Vibe as well. The max pressure ...
Sidewall damage from flat tire question : r/Cartalk - Reddit
WEBChances are it's probably OK, you'll know for sure when you air it up. The main issue with driving on the tire when it's flat is that it can damage the cordage and bonding between layers on the sidewall - leading to when you air it up. If you see anything like that, the tire is ruined and should definitely be replaced.
INSIDE v. OUTSIDE tire sidewall marking - Car Talk Community
WEBDec 13, 2021 · Long story short, visited a tire shop down the street to mount and balance used, satisfactory, matching tires onto my second set of rims in preparation for getting new winter tires installed on my current rims next week. When picking up my wheels, I immediately noticed that one tire sidewall said OUTSIDE facing outwards, with the other three having the word INSIDE facing outwards. Brought it ...
Hit curb new tire resulting in small tear on sidewall. Tire ... - Reddit
WEBI had a tire shop completely deny mounting a used tire onto my vehicle, The tire was used for a week by me previously as I decided to go with a different setup. I told them that the tire is basically brand new as it shouldnt even have 300 miles on it but nope they didnt want to do it. Had to find a small little side place to do it.
Gouge in tire sidewall - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
WEBMar 23, 2020 · The tire with the side wall gouge may be OK. I would forcefully tug on all the loose rubber to make sure that it isn’t cut down to the cords. If you can’t see the cords no matter how hard you tug, then the tire is good, but at 4/32", it is not long for the world and I would not pass up a good tire salve if you see one.
tire sidewall damage, to replace or not to replace
WEBJun 10, 2021 · Definitely recommend monitoring it in case it decides to bubble up - in which case you’d 100% need to replace it. But as it is right now I’d say you’re fine. Most will recommend you replace it. A $200 tire is cheaper than some alternatives if it …
Tire sidewall cracking. How serious? : r/Cartalk - Reddit
WEBDec 11, 2020 · I'd replace them, tyres are cheaper than replacing the car if you crash because a tyre blew out at 70mph. The year of manufacture is stamped on the sidewall of every tire . Sunlight exposure causes rubber to deteriorate . You can have a tire with " acceptable tread depth " that is unsafe, due to sidewall cracking.
Tire pressure sticker vs. tire sidewall. Which do I follow?
WEBFill the tires up to 32 or whatever the sticker says. Then press the TPMS button on the left side of the steering wheel to recalibrate it. Don't ever inflate tires to the maz pressure eating that's listed on the tire. Always inflate to the pressure on the door jamb or in the manual.
Tire Sidewall cut or slash - Car Talk Community
WEBAug 29, 2008 · Yes, a two inch slash can grow into a four inch slash and cause the tire to go flat. The tire is trash. Sidewall damage cannot be repaired by any technique due to flexing. VDCdriver August 29, 2008, 11:35pm 3. As usual, mountainbike is correct. The tire CANNOT be repaired, due to the location of the damage. Rather than focusing on whether it ...
What do you guys think about the crack in my tire sidewall?
WEB2. Reply. [deleted] • 12 yr. ago. Replace them. The sidewall cracking you can see also means that the rubber is like a hockey puck. You aren't getting very good traction with dried out tires. Reply. NewShinyCD • 12 yr. ago. I had …