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Haole · 01-07-2012, 02:10 PM

Aloha all, I just had my new General Gmax put on yesterday and right now as I post this they are at 37-38psi. While I was scrubbing the tire I saw on the sidewall max is 51. I know my p-zeros were at 36psi. So to make the question short those of you that have General's or anyone actually is 38-38psi proper?

Mahalo, Craig

dollardoc · 01-07-2012, 04:15 PM

I can't tell you for u for sure that 38 is the "correct" pressure for the Generals but I find they ride and handle better on my 2010 at that pressure. Question for you though: do you notice your traction control kicking in on higher speed turns with these tires? I put them on about 600 miles ago (rear only) and now sem to have traction control kicking in on high speed corners (like freeway on ramps) that I never had appen with the original Pirellis.

Earl · 01-07-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dollardoc

I can't tell you for u for sure that 38 is the "correct" pressure for the Generals but I find they ride and handle better on my 2010 at that pressure. Question for you though: do you notice your traction control kicking in on higher speed turns with these tires? I put them on about 600 miles ago (rear only) and now sem to have traction control kicking in on high speed corners (like freeway on ramps) that I never had appen with the original Pirellis.

Yeah cause they suck in the traction dept compared to the Pirellis. The cheapos are slipping around the turns and triggering the nanny!

Haole · 01-07-2012, 05:12 PM

They do have a very smooth ride. I haven't noticed my traction control kicking in.

PQ · 01-08-2012, 10:13 AM

I'm thinking 36 is what you'll run with just about any tire you buy for this car.

But, 38 is fine. Not gonna hurt anything.

I put 50 in a couple of mine in the morning. That way it's down to about 36 fro the ride home on one and still over 20 on the other so I can hit the air hose.

*not a DD right now because of this.*

But, ya. You're fine with 38.

cyberLS · 01-08-2012, 02:00 PM

I have generals and I am running them on 35 with no problems u can run them higher but the ride will not be as smooth I hear but you will also get better gas mileage

Haole · 01-08-2012, 02:08 PM

Well they are at about 37 all around now. Tomorrow is first day back to eork and I will see how they are, like I said so far I like them. Very smooth.

Sir Nuke · 01-08-2012, 04:50 PM

I have them on my car.....275/40's all the way around.....and run them at 36 psi....they ride great.

but looking at the side if the tire.....that is the MAXIMUM SAFE INFLATION PRESURE....not the pressure to run them at.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 01-09-2012, 04:48 AM

Running mine at 37 all the way around.

Rudy@Tirerack · 01-09-2012, 07:01 AM

36-38 PSI will work great. 36 for best ride. 38 will stiffen them slightly and give a little better handling.

01-07-2012, 02:10 PM	#1
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,362 View My Garage	Tire pressure for General Gmax As-3 Aloha all, I just had my new General Gmax put on yesterday and right now as I post this they are at 37-38psi. While I was scrubbing the tire I saw on the sidewall max is 51. I know my p-zeros were at 36psi. So to make the question short those of you that have General's or anyone actually is 38-38psi proper? Mahalo, Craig

01-08-2012, 10:13 AM	#5
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	I'm thinking 36 is what you'll run with just about any tire you buy for this car. But, 38 is fine. Not gonna hurt anything. I put 50 in a couple of mine in the morning. That way it's down to about 36 fro the ride home on one and still over 20 on the other so I can hit the air hose. not a DD right now because of this. But, ya. You're fine with 38. __________________

01-08-2012, 04:50 PM	#8
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,335 View My Garage	I have them on my car.....275/40's all the way around.....and run them at 36 psi....they ride great. but looking at the side if the tire.....that is the MAXIMUM SAFE INFLATION PRESURE....not the pressure to run them at. __________________

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01-07-2012, 04:15 PM	#2
dollardoc Drives: 2SS/RS, Cyber Gray/Black Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 7	I can't tell you for u for sure that 38 is the "correct" pressure for the Generals but I find they ride and handle better on my 2010 at that pressure. Question for you though: do you notice your traction control kicking in on higher speed turns with these tires? I put them on about 600 miles ago (rear only) and now sem to have traction control kicking in on high speed corners (like freeway on ramps) that I never had appen with the original Pirellis.

01-07-2012, 05:12 PM	#4
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,362 View My Garage	They do have a very smooth ride. I haven't noticed my traction control kicking in.

01-08-2012, 02:00 PM	#6
cyberLS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 2,224 View My Garage	I have generals and I am running them on 35 with no problems u can run them higher but the ride will not be as smooth I hear but you will also get better gas mileage

01-08-2012, 02:08 PM	#7
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,362 View My Garage	Well they are at about 37 all around now. Tomorrow is first day back to eork and I will see how they are, like I said so far I like them. Very smooth.

01-09-2012, 04:48 AM	#9
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Running mine at 37 all the way around.

01-09-2012, 07:01 AM	#10
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	36-38 PSI will work great. 36 for best ride. 38 will stiffen them slightly and give a little better handling.