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captains1 · 03-02-2010, 10:20 PM

Hey everybody,new to this forum and just got my camaro ss2 Friday and am loving her!!

Sorry if this has been asked before,but I am wondering correct tire pressure for these stock Pirelli's? I drove about ten minutes tonight,and it went from 32 on back and 34 on front tires to only 33 on one rear and 34 on the other,and to 36 on both front tires? Just curious if this seems low to someone who knows what it should be,thanks for your help!

anthonybyram · 03-02-2010, 10:30 PM

The inflation pressure is printed on the side of the tire. And can be found in the owners manual as well.

Dano · 03-02-2010, 10:37 PM

According to the tires and the owners manual they should be set to 36 psi. However when you drive and the heat builds up in the tires the pressure will increase.

Sterling · 03-02-2010, 11:05 PM

36 PSI cold...

captains1 · 03-07-2010, 08:55 AM

ok-thanks guys!

Sack Rat 2SS · 03-07-2010, 11:58 AM

On the SS cars the max pressure on the Pireli's is 50 lbs. I am running mine at 40 to 41 cold which will give better tire longevity. They pick up about 2-3 psi after driving awhile. Also, if the sun is low it will heat up the two tires exposed directly to the suns heat by another pound or two. Great system.

obe1 · 03-08-2010, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthonybyram

The inflation pressure is printed on the side of the tire. And can be found in the owners manual as well.

Maximum inflation pressure is on the side of the tire; not what you want to inflate the tire to; use the Owner's manual; 36 PSI cold.

axis · 03-08-2010, 12:10 PM

It's also printed on the driver side door.

jwil0587 · 03-10-2014, 10:27 AM

Just wanted to throw my 2cents in. I worked in a tire repair/sales shop for 2 years while in college. NEVER run the pressure stamped on the tire the number stamped on is "Max" pressure. Always look for vehicle specific numbers and in our case its 36psi cold like stated above.

Rudy@Tirerack · 03-10-2014, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthonybyram

The inflation pressure is printed on the side of the tire. And can be found in the owners manual as well.

The tire pressure on the sidewall is the MAX inflation pressure. Use the owners manual or the door placard on the inside door jam.

36 PSI!

03-02-2010, 10:20 PM	#1
captains1 Drives: 2010 black ss2 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: florida Posts: 2	correct tire pressure? Hey everybody,new to this forum and just got my camaro ss2 Friday and am loving her!! Sorry if this has been asked before,but I am wondering correct tire pressure for these stock Pirelli's? I drove about ten minutes tonight,and it went from 32 on back and 34 on front tires to only 33 on one rear and 34 on the other,and to 36 on both front tires? Just curious if this seems low to someone who knows what it should be,thanks for your help! Last edited by captains1; 03-02-2010 at 10:21 PM. Reason: typos

03-02-2010, 10:37 PM	#3
Dano Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Culloden, WV Posts: 127	According to the tires and the owners manual they should be set to 36 psi. However when you drive and the heat builds up in the tires the pressure will increase. __________________ 2022 Shadow Gray 2SS/1LE, M6, PDR

03-02-2010, 11:05 PM	#4
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	36 PSI cold... __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

03-07-2010, 11:58 AM	#6
Sack Rat 2SS Drives: Silver SS/RS, Man 6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW area, Texas Posts: 884	On the SS cars the max pressure on the Pireli's is 50 lbs. I am running mine at 40 to 41 cold which will give better tire longevity. They pick up about 2-3 psi after driving awhile. Also, if the sun is low it will heat up the two tires exposed directly to the suns heat by another pound or two. Great system. __________________ Silver 2SS/RS Man/6 CTS-V front 6-Piston Calipers, GM 3.91 Rear Gears

03-08-2010, 12:10 PM	#8
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	It's also printed on the driver side door. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

03-02-2010, 10:30 PM	#2
anthonybyram Drives: 1972 Z28, torch red,454 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mexico,mo Posts: 562 View My Garage	The inflation pressure is printed on the side of the tire. And can be found in the owners manual as well.

03-07-2010, 08:55 AM	#5
captains1 Drives: 2010 black ss2 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: florida Posts: 2	ok-thanks guys!

03-10-2014, 10:27 AM	#9
jwil0587 Drives: 2011 1LT RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wise, VA Posts: 13	Just wanted to throw my 2cents in. I worked in a tire repair/sales shop for 2 years while in college. NEVER run the pressure stamped on the tire the number stamped on is "Max" pressure. Always look for vehicle specific numbers and in our case its 36psi cold like stated above.

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