Tire Pressure??

[helijock]

While towing, should I run normal tire pressures on the RL (front & rear) or should I increase the pressure?

[Webwader]

I run 35 psi all the time. Helps with fuel mileage, no abnormal tire wear, no noticable change in ride quality and ready for towing anytime.

[brandont]

Ditto - 35 on all 4, all the time. This is my 4th Honda, in IMO they rate their 'optimal' tire pressures far too low. I think they rate the pressure for comfort but must do their EPA MPG testing with higher pressures. I was a little dismayed that the max rating for the stock tires is 35 psi as well. At 35 my tires seem to be wearing evenly, so no concerns there.

[MikeT]

Originally Posted by brandont

Ditto - 35 on all 4, all the time. This is my 4th Honda, in IMO they rate their 'optimal' tire pressures far too low. I think they rate the pressure for comfort but must do their EPA MPG testing with higher pressures. I was a little dismayed that the max rating for the stock tires is 35 psi as well. At 35 my tires seem to be wearing evenly, so no concerns there.

My OEM Michelin 245x65x17 105S tires had a mximum air pressure of 44psi and the recommended tire pressure of 32psi.

[mazzuca66]

run 35 psi

[xridgelinex]

Originally Posted by Webwader

I run 35 psi all the time. Helps with fuel mileage, no abnormal tire wear, no noticable change in ride quality and ready for towing anytime.

I keep them at 34 and notice the ride quality is not as cushy, but the positive is the increased maneuverability...

[ProHonda]

I ran 40psi in mine till I changed them at 27K miles.

More pressure = less heat and MPG.

Negative is rougher ride

[ChrisM]

Originally Posted by xridgelinex

I keep them at 34 and notice the ride quality is not as cushy, but the positive is the increased maneuverability...

Ditto!!

[Lingered_I]

Originally Posted by ProHonda

Negative is rougher ride

And a much higher chance that you'll get a blowout if you hit a kurb or pothole. 25% over the recommended pressure can't be a good idea imho.

[theLine]

Originally Posted by Lingered_I

And a much higher chance that you'll get a blowout if you hit a kurb or pothole. 25% over the recommended pressure can't be a good idea imho.

This is only true if you are using old air. It loses it's elasticity over time. Some shops try to save money by reusing the air from your previous tires. Insist on new air with each tire change or fillup.