Proper Tire Pressure?
RE: Proper Tire Pressure?
The Volvo recommended pressure is behind the fuel filler door on my 2001 for the stock wheels. 39 psi front and 36 psi rear cold for best ride versus fuel economy. This is on 44 psi max tires. I bump the pressure to 40 psi front and back cold for a little stiffer ride but better economy. For absolute best economy you could go to 41 or 42 psi cold as tire pressure will increase as the tires heat up from driving. If you live in Arizona in the summer you really have to watch the pressure as the tires get extremely hot and the pressure goes up. Never let the tires exceed the max.
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RE: Proper Tire Pressure?
Bill,
Not sure how old you are, but do you remember the Firestone/Ford fiasco some years back? What came out of all of the lawsuits and fingerpointing was that the tires need to be rated max pressure over manufacturer's recomendation. But you need to observe correct pressure that is listed on a sticker on the vehicle. It is either in one of the door wells or in the fuel filler door. People were overinflating to the tire max and it was over what the vehicle was recommended. The tires are labeled as max for tire, the vehicle is labeled for safe operation. Actually, I have owned 3 different Volvos and they list a 'comfort' pressure and a 'fuel economy' pressure. I also live in PA and with our temp changes, I have noticed 2 or 3 psi difference. Remember, it is to be checked when tires are cold. I'm not saying you can't go higher in pressure, just when the lawsuits hit, people that went over manufacturer's ratings had a tougher time.
Not sure how old you are, but do you remember the Firestone/Ford fiasco some years back? What came out of all of the lawsuits and fingerpointing was that the tires need to be rated max pressure over manufacturer's recomendation. But you need to observe correct pressure that is listed on a sticker on the vehicle. It is either in one of the door wells or in the fuel filler door. People were overinflating to the tire max and it was over what the vehicle was recommended. The tires are labeled as max for tire, the vehicle is labeled for safe operation. Actually, I have owned 3 different Volvos and they list a 'comfort' pressure and a 'fuel economy' pressure. I also live in PA and with our temp changes, I have noticed 2 or 3 psi difference. Remember, it is to be checked when tires are cold. I'm not saying you can't go higher in pressure, just when the lawsuits hit, people that went over manufacturer's ratings had a tougher time.
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