What kind of Air Pressure should I put in my New BF Goodrich G-Force Super Sport Tires?!?

Question

I just had my Tires Replaced this weekend, and had BF Goodrich Super Sport A/S Tires put on my 2000 Camaro Z28.

My Tire Size 245/50ZR16, and I need to know How Much air Pressure I should have in my New BF Goodrich Tires?!?

The Max is 51 PSI, but that doesn't tell me what I should put in them.
Discount Tire put only 30 PSI in them, and that doesn't make much sense to me, since my Old Tires had 34 PSI in them, when they said that the Max PSI was 44!! These Super Sport's say 51 PSI Max!

Shouldn't my New Tires need More than 30 PSI?!?
Discount Tire never told me how much Pressure to keep in them.
30 PSI just seems a little low. The New Tires look great, though.
Frickin' Quiet!! :D

I call the proper Air Pressure the 'Nominal' air pressure in Tires.
So, what IS the Correct PSI for 245/50ZR16 BF Goodrich G-Force Super Sport All Season Tires?!?

And what does the Manufacturer say??

Answer 1

Discount tire inflated your tires correctly. 30 psi front and rear is the pressure Chevrolet recommends when this vehicle is fitted with tires sized P245/50ZR16 (P245/50R16 96W or 245/50R16 97W in modern sizing terminology). Inflation pressure is determined by tire size, not brand so it does not matter if you have BFG Goodrich G-Force Super Sports or Bob's Bitchin All-Seasons on there.



The maximum PSI listed on the sidewall is just that, the MAXIMUM (as in do not exceed for fear of death or dismemberment) pressure the tire is designed to sustain. It is NOT a recommendation, it is a safety warning. If you read a bit further on your tires sidewall you will see where it says to look at the placard inside the drivers door or in the manual for the correct inflation pressure for your vehicle. That would be 30/30 psi. Nobody ever reads that part though - its tiny.

Answer 2

There is no 'golden' tire pressure," . The optimal setting depends on the individual driver and his preferences. For those inclined to find the ultimate setup for track use. First, get a skidpad, and plan to be dizzy. Take your dramamine. Drive in a circle, first one direction, then the other. Measure and record tire temperature distributions with a probe-type pyrometer that actually penetrates the rubber, not the "aim and click" infrared type. You want bulk temperature, not surface temperature, because the surface cools rapidly while the inner temperature is more stable. When measuring tire temperatures, if center is hotter or cooler than shoulders, there is too much or too little pressure, respectively. Adjust pressures in 2-psi increments and record all adjustments. Adjust pressures by differences. If you start at 30 psi, and want to take out 2 psi, but the tires have heated up and are at 33 psi, set them at 31 psi rather than 28. The sum of all the changes made will be very close to the change from your initial cold setting. To check this, leave the tires alone at the end of the day, let them cool, and check the pressures in the morning. If at any point during the day you "reset" your pressures to some arbitrary starting place, you are suddenly lost, and all the work you have done that day is gone.

Answer 3

did you try their website? between 30 and 35 is what most tires are designed for. i am assuming that these are sport tires of some type. *lol* and most sport tires have the option to go to high PSI rating for racing. if a tire has a higher PSI it will take longer for them to heat up and you can therefore run the tire on the track for longer then you would be able to at lower PSI however having tires at high PSI for everyday driving can be dangerous. when your tire is set to a high psi they are more likely to suddenly loose grip causing you to slide across the road without warning. a tire at high PSI is also more likely to fail/explode. it is probably best to keep the tire around 30-35 PSI.



also since it is a z rated tire it is designed to tolerate very high speeds, i think z rating is about 150MPH. at those speeds the air pressure in your tires will rise dramatically. i dont know how much exactly but it does make a huge difference when you are driving. (that is why some people do not notice that a tire is going flat right away, because the tire is more inflated when they are done driving due to the increased temperature inside the tire) so that is why the max tire pressure is at such a high tolerance.



like i said before keep it around 30-35PSI

Answer 4

Bfgoodrich G-force Super Sport

Answer 5

I was taught to go about 7-10 pounds below max cold. The tire is made for that PSI that is why the manufacturer of the tire puts it that high. When the tire heats up it'll rise a few pounds.

Answer 6

The manufacturer will tell you that you should see what the recommended tire pressure is for your car.

Answer 7

30 to 35 should be fine

Answer 8

find the tire pressure sticker in the driver side door frame and use that pressure.

Answer 9

35-40 in order to max your mileage, if you wanna blow smoke at every intersection your at take it up to 45 and you'll feather it and squeal those babies.