Tonywp75

Hey...I washed and cleaned the inside of my car today, and decided to check the tire pressure and noticed i had diffent psi on each tire.

I looked at the tire sidewall, it said max 44psi...thought that was kinda high.

Does anyne know the right PSI for the OEM Michelin Pilot HX MXM4?

Thanks

Inaccurate

You DON'T want the pressure indenticated on the sidewall. The "44 psi" on the sidewall is the maximuim allowed pressure that the tire is designed to withstand.

I do not have this particular tire, but I would recommend something between 32 psi to 35 psi "cold".

Will Y.

Ditto^^^!!! Check the tire pressure recommendation on your driver's side door sticker. It should recommend 32 lbs. all around for a 5A; I think it is 35 lbs. front/32 lbs. rear for a 6MT on the door sticker. The pressure is to be checked when the tires are cold, or when the car has not been driven for more than a mile. Driving heats up the tire and will increase the pressure reading, likely in an inconsistent manner.
Many of us run a couple of pounds higher on every tire for less sidewall flex, and higher front pressure than rear to decrease understeer. Don't go over 40 lbs. cold unless you are driving in an autocross.

Tonywp75

thanks...guys

SouthernBoy

Will Y. is right. NEVER use the pressure indicated on a tire's sidewall. ALWAYS use the pressure recommended by the manufacturer.

Some car companies suggest tire pressures that don't seem to make common sense, such as with the Acura TL automatic at 32 pounds all around. One would think that the front tire pressure should be more since there is more weight up front from being a FWD car (actually 1% more than the manual tranny TL). But believe them, they are right about this. I have two 3G TLs; mine is an '04 manual and my wife's is an '05 automatic. I rotated her tires a month ago at around 16,000 miles and the wear was virtually identical front and back. AND I had used Acura's recommended 32 pounds all around. It didn't seem to make sense but having examined the tire wear carefully, I believe it.

Same with my manual TL. With 35 in front and 32 in back, all is well with the world.

rec

I've got an 06 5AT and the sticker in the door indicates 35 Front and 33 Rear if I recall correctly. When I picked up the car, dealer had put in 35/36 in all tires according to sensor. I've considered dropping them down to recommended amounts, but haven't done so yet.

A_UFO

Can someone confirm the 35 front/33 rear tire pressure sticker located on the driver's side door sill on the 06 AT Navi models?

rec

I just went out to check and I was incorrect before. Sticker in the door says 33 front and 32 rear. Car was manufactured 02/06. It's a non-navi although I wouldn't think that would make a difference.

A_UFO

Thanks for looking. I agree there should be no difference between the 06 AT non-Navi and Navi tire pressure listed on the sticker.