tire life

[Steve Gallegos]

Question, regarding tire pressure. With the BF Goodrich tires that came with the car, Backdraft said to use 28 in the front and 29 in the back. With the new Cooper Cobras the dealer put 35 in both the front and back. Which pressure should I use?

[Ace23]

Originally Posted by Steve Gallegos

Question, regarding tire pressure. With the BF Goodrich tires that came with the car, Backdraft said to use 28 in the front and 29 in the back. With the new Cooper Cobras the dealer put 35 in both the front and back. Which pressure should I use?

The car I drive with 15" wheels was running 22psi around all 4 corners. I believe that car is about 2500lb so by the time the tires warm up you would have 24-25psi in them. That car rode great.....he had some other tires before the Avons and he said they rode way better but wouldn't hook up hence the change.

[1795]

35 psi is way too much, you will be bouncing all over the road with every little divot or pot hole you will be better off in the 24-28 psi range.