Tyre Pressures

Snowy,

If they "feel" right at 32psi and you can pass the 4psi rule then they are about right.
Drive the vehicle for a while until the tires have reached operating temperature, then measure the pressure.
If the pressure is 4psi higher than what they were cold, they are spot on.
If the pressure is more than 4psi difference the tires are under inflated. Add air.
If the pressure is less than 4psi difference the tires are over inflated. Remove air.

This will give you optimum performance and optimum wear throughout the life of the tires.

Snowy,
Everyone has there own thoughts about tyre pressure, but if the vehicle is empty that the lower pressure would be fine. If the vehicle is loaded up that the tyre pressure will have to go up a bit, 36psi could be it.

The way to set the tyre pressure is the 4psi rule.
1. Using a good tyre pressure gauge, I find the dial type the best, and set all the tyres at say 34psi.
2. Drive the vehicle on the open road at 80km/h for 30min
3. Stop and check the tyre pressure, if it has gone up by more that 4psi the tyre pressure is too low. The tyre wall is flexing and that causes heat and that will cause the tyre pressure to go up.
If the tyre pressure does not rise any more that 4psi that that is the right tyre pressure for that brand of tyres on that vehicle at that weight.
I hope that makes sense

Wayne

It was mentioned in a recent post that most servo pressure guages are not that accurate. 32psi on their guage could infact be 36psi !. Get digital pressure guage of your own so your readings are always the same. Also, you will get your best fuel economy at the highest safe pressure for your tires.

Michael.