Re: [Chrysler300] TIRE PRESSURE

[Michael Moore <mmoore8425@xxxxxxx>]

Thanks Bob and Mark.
Mike
On Apr 7, 2011, at 10:11 AM, Bob Jasinski wrote:

> Mike,
> 
> I run 35 PSI in all my vehicles and have for years. I've never had a
> problem, get good mileage and handling, and tire shops I've worked with all
> recommend it. All my vehicles have radial tires and include my 300G, Dakota
> pickup, PT Cruiser, 2006 300, Chrysler Town & Country van as well as my '88
> BMW 325i
> 
> Bob J
> 
> From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Michael Moore
> Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 10:04 AM
> To: Chrysler 300 Club International
> Subject: [Chrysler300] TIRE PRESSURE
> 
> 
> Here in California, a new law went into effect which requires garages to
> check tire pressure whenever a car comes in for service.
> 
> I believe in factory recommended tire pressure as a baseline. The standard
> herein Ca seems to be 35 psi.
> My 2007 Subaru, my 1997 Benz, as well as my 59 TR3 have all had the 35 pound
> treatment and they each ride like an oxcart and steer differently at that
> tire pressure. The Benz ought to be 28 all around, the TR ought to be 22 and
> the Subaru something else ? but lower. 
> 
> They all are much nicer to drive with FSM correct tire pressure.
> 
> My 300H picked up 38 psi last week while visiting the garage.
> The FSM specifies 24 for the 300H. 
> In 1968 when I bought my first set of Michelin X's for the 300H, the
> Michelin dealer said they would look low at 24 because they were radial, but
> the only reason to pump them up was if people kept telling me they were low!
> 
> This morning I noticed American Classic, the mfgr. says to keep them at 35
> psi or the whitewalls will crack.
> 
> Any experience with that? (I don't like 35!)
> 
> Mike Moore
> Morgan Hill, Ca
> 
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