04 Accord tire pressure

[Accord9404]

Hi,
Wondering if anybody has tried experimenting with tire pressure on the OEM tire(Energy MXV4)? Honda recommends 32 front 30 rear.
Thanks,
Matt

[10ring]

try 40 front and 32 rear.

[Accord9404]

I thought the max pressure was 35?

[10ring]

Nope, max pressure is 44psi.

[Accord9404]

I'm game!
Let ya know what I notice.
Thanks!

[RTexasF]

After MUCH experimentation, while considering both ride and handling, I landed on 34 front 32 rear. Do keep in mind that correct tire pressure is achieved @ 70 degrees F. For each 10 degree drop in temperature the tire will read 1 psi lower.

For instance: you put 32 lbs. into the front tires on a 70 degree day. If you checked the tires the folowing week , with temps. @ 60, the tire would read 31 which is correct for 60 degrees. 80 degrees would yield a tire pressure of 33. Got it?

We all know to check the tires when they are "cold". Cold = 70 F

[Pairallel]

So if average outside temps are 10 degrees, and we want to target 34/32 as our standard, our gauges should read 28/26?

And if we live in International Falls MN (avg temp = -40), our gauge (if still working) should read 23/21?

Seems like that 1 lb per 10 degrees must be adjusted somewhat after you get a long way from 70 degrees....

[RTexasF]

There may be a curve for ultra high or ultra low temps.

I've checked mine at 30F and they were down 4 psi from the previous days check at 70F....typical Texas weather variance. At 100 they will be + 3, cold check.

All I was trying to point out is that if someone checks their tires at low temps and fills them to the norm, say 32 or so, they could actually be overfilling them without realizing it.

The cold tire temp being 70F is not from me, it's from Goodyear. Just a good rule of thumb, not an absolute for every possible condition.

[Pairallel]

Originally posted by RTexasF
All I was trying to point out is that if someone checks their tires at low temps and fills them to the norm, say 32 or so, they could actually be overfilling them without realizing it.

You mean...someone like me?

:roll: (Rushes out the door to let some air out of his tires...)

[Inspector1]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

I1

[princess]

On this last DL trip he put 35 in the tires... it was to try increase the MPG a little.... I didn't really see any difference there.... but I HATED the ride! I like them at 25.

[RTexasF]

TWENTY FIVE? The Ford Explorer debacle revisited! Tire go BOOM!

[Inspector1]

Originally posted by RTexasF
TWENTY FIVE? The Ford Explorer debacle revisited! Tire go BOOM!

Under inflated tire "contributed" to that debacle....... Firestone became a scape goat on that whole deal!!!
The Vehicle was the main culprit!!!
The last count is 8 vehicle rollovers with Michelin.. kinda leaves one ....... Oh and note how you have not heard the media talking about that...
I actually inspected one of the new body style Explorers that had rolled.. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and killed...
The wife was attempting to sue FoMoCo because the air bags did not deploy..... No frontal impact!!!!
A seat belt would have taken care of that issue!!!!!!

I1

[princess]

But my car isn't top heavy... It really feels best. He puts 30, then over a few months they leak to 25 & that's where it feels good.... remember, my driving is all in town where the speed limits are 45 & below. It's checked & added to for the trips. They feel like they grip better when soft & mushy.....

[RTexasF]

Originally posted by Inspector1
Under inflated tire "contributed" to that debacle....... Firestone became a scape goat on that whole deal!!!
The Vehicle was the main culprit!!!
The last count is 8 vehicle rollovers with Michelin.. kinda leaves one ....... Oh and note how you have not heard the media talking about that...
I actually inspected one of the new body style Explorers that had rolled.. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and killed...
The wife was attempting to sue FoMoCo because the air bags did not deploy..... No frontal impact!!!!
A seat belt would have taken care of that issue!!!!!!

I1

The worst part is that Ford insisted on the low pressure(s). I realize that it was a dual problem but I place the majority of blame on the vehicle manufacturer.