Nokian WR pressure - Subaru Outback

Lionel Hutz · 09-01-2008, 11:28 AM

On my tires it says max 51 psi, the door jam says lower like 29, and 31. Is there a sweet spot in the middle? What is the best pressure for the tires?

mslatfly · 09-01-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by Lionel Hutz
On my tires it says max 51 psi, the door jam says lower like 29, and 31. Is there a sweet spot in the middle? What is the best pressure for the tires?

The max tire pressure is the highest pressure you can have in the tire without damaging it. It's the NEVER EXCEED pressure, not a safe pressure on a car. And, anything significantly over the recommended pressure can mean poor handling, and loss of control on slick roads.

igrf · 09-01-2008, 03:37 PM

The max pressure on the tire wall is indeed the max 'safe' pressure for that tire.

it's however not the best pressure for your car !

car manufacturers design their cars and suspension to work optimal with a specific amount of air in the tire.
So look in the manual that came with your car and run the pressure that subaru recommends.

**FMGreen** · 09-01-2008, 08:45 PM

I run my WRs at 38psi all around.

sixfifty · 09-29-2008, 10:22 PM

i like the feel of mine at 34f/32r. if i'm going to be driving strictly on pavement i will go 36/34, but that gets a little squirrelly on dirt or gravel.

i tend to drive more aggressively on unpaved roads, so i keep the pressure a little lower in case i see some dirt i want to try.

09-01-2008, 11:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lionel Hutz Legionairre Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouer BC Car: 02 H6 OB Posts: 44 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nokian WR pressure On my tires it says max 51 psi, the door jam says lower like 29, and 31. Is there a sweet spot in the middle? What is the best pressure for the tires?

09-01-2008, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
FMGreen I'm Not Slash...yet. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Car: 2007 Outback H6 LL Bean - Champagne Gold Opal / 2002 Outback Limited - Timberline Green Posts: 5,947 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I run my WRs at 38psi all around. __________________ www.FMGreen.net If you can't keep it clean, keep it green! www.FMGreen.net

09-29-2008, 10:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
sixfifty just passing through Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: caro, mi Car: 2007 outback 2.5i Posts: 271 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i like the feel of mine at 34f/32r. if i'm going to be driving strictly on pavement i will go 36/34, but that gets a little squirrelly on dirt or gravel. i tend to drive more aggressively on unpaved roads, so i keep the pressure a little lower in case i see some dirt i want to try. __________________ looking for a place to happen making stops along the way - the tragically hip

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09-01-2008, 03:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
igrf Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Belgium Car: Blue Outback Diesel Posts: 220 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The max pressure on the tire wall is indeed the max 'safe' pressure for that tire. it's however not the best pressure for your car ! car manufacturers design their cars and suspension to work optimal with a specific amount of air in the tire. So look in the manual that came with your car and run the pressure that subaru recommends.

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