Match new tires with your old car - Bend Bulletin
-- returnText2 = Q: There’s no doubt car manufacturers do enormous amounts of research on the best tire setups for their new cars. From this research come clearly recommended tire pressures that support optimal tire performance. But what happens if original manufacturer tires are replaced with tires carrying a different speed or load rating. A: Plus-size tire-and-wheel combinations and oversize truck and SUV tires are common and figuring out correct tire pressures can be confusing. com, click on the Tires 101 tab and then look for the Load and Inflation Tables section. Tires, regardless of type or size, should be inflated to at least the specification listed by the car manufacturer on the tire information placard, and when called for, up to an additional 6 pounds. The maximum pressure listed on the tire should not be used. The tire-maker has no idea what vehicle the tire may be used on and what particular handling and traction characteristics might be needed. While less hazardous than underinflating, overinflating can reduce traction, upset handling, cause the vehicle to ride hard, and concentrate wear in the center of the tire tread. Q: I have a 2003 Kia Sorento, and the check engine light just stays on. I took it to a Kia dealer and had a diagnostic check performed on the vehicle. Source: www.bendbulletin.com
