tire pressure

[rh71]

It can't be normal. The 2 front tires on our '90 Accord bulge out like it's a flat. I hit the gas station to pump them up and before I pump it, I read it's at 27psi. Fine... I set it up to 35psi. Looks a bit better, but still a noticeable bulging at the bottom to the point where people at red lights tell us we have a flat. WTF ? Is this normal on any cars out there ? It drives absolutely fine, but the appearance is befuddling me. This is year-round, no single-season factor. (been noticing for a few years now, but never did anything about it till asking now)

They're "tubeless" if that matters (I'm sure they're all tubeless tires)... tires say max press. is 44psi. but I'm not risking that. What's the norm?

 

[Papagayo]

There is always going to be a little bulge on the front, unless you are using low profile tires..

 

[Amorphus]

Originally posted by: Papagayo
There is always going to be a little bulge on the front, unless you are using low profile tires..

but still a noticeable bulging at the bottom to the point where people at red lights tell us we have a flat.

read the post.

 

[CraigRT]

pics?

 

[KK]

Quit being a wuss and pump that baby up. 🙂 See what 43 looks like. Front tires will look bulgier than the back.

KK

 

[rh71]

I just tried to take pics, but the depth perception isn't there and the head-on-view doesn't do it justice. And remember, it's now at 35psi - not bulging enough for other people to tell it's flat... but bulging enough that if I were to compare to other cars along the road, there is a noticeable difference.

I thought the norm was 29psi ? It is definitely flat-looking at < 30psi.

 

[NeoPTLD]

44psi is the maximum the TIRE can handle and it isn't what's appropriate for your car.

over or under inflation can cause tranction problems, so just go by what's on the door jamb. Make sure you're using a dependable pressure gauge too.

 

[DrPizza]

Originally posted by: NeoPTLD
44psi is the maximum the TIRE can handle and it isn't what's appropriate for your car.

over or under inflation can cause tranction problems, so just go by what's on the door jamb. Make sure you're using a dependable pressure gauge too.

Exactly... and the pressure gauges at gas stations (the ones hooked to the air pumps) are often off by quite a bit... Not all of them, but some of them. Invest in a 2 or 3 dollar pressure gauge and keep it in your glove box.

 

[InverseOfNeo]

WHat if the sticker in the door jamb is gone or unreadable? :Q

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: InverseOfNeo
WHat if the sticker in the door jamb is gone or unreadable? :Q

Look in your owners manual.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: InverseOfNeo
WHat if the sticker in the door jamb is gone or unreadable? :Q

Then between 30-35 psi is a good setting for any sedan.

 

[TheAudit]

Originally posted by: DrPizza

Originally posted by: NeoPTLD
44psi is the maximum the TIRE can handle and it isn't what's appropriate for your car.

over or under inflation can cause tranction problems, so just go by what's on the door jamb. Make sure you're using a dependable pressure gauge too.

Exactly... and the pressure gauges at gas stations (the ones hooked to the air pumps) are often off by quite a bit... Not all of them, but some of them. Invest in a 2 or 3 dollar pressure gauge and keep it in your glove box.

Yeah, don't put your tire pressure that high unless you are hoping to get hurt. Between 30 and 35 is where you would need to be.

Something is up if they look that flat because that isn't right either. Best thing to do is to just take it to a shop and get a professional opinion. Tires for your Accord shouldn't be costly, worst case is that you need new tires. You would anyway if they are years old.