Tire shops don’t like 26 psi

AndyG

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Rolled out of the tires store with a death grip- 38psi.

Trying to get a tire store to do 26 psi is like trying to throw away a garbage can when the local waste collection service comes by- they just can’t understand.

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Why the hell 38? I would at least understand if they wanted to stick to the tire placard. Getting why an oversized tire doesn't require as much pressure requires a knowledge of physics that most people don't have.
 
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And they never will. I hear the same claim over and over again that I am running too low of air in my tires from them. I just tell them to stop sniffing the patch glue and move on.
Can you do that? Sounds fun...
 
Why the hell 38? I would at least understand if they wanted to stick to the tire placard. Getting why an oversized tire doesn't require as much pressure requires a knowledge of physics that most people don't have.
They told me that they were putting balance beads in some of the tires and that made them easier to get in but honestly, I don’t think there’s any reasoning- It’s like when some of my workers turn in their hours on Friday- “uh, about 40 I guess”
 
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Rolled out of the tires store with a death grip- 38psi.

Trying to get a tire store to do 26 psi is like trying to throw away a garbage can when the local waste collection service comes by- they just can’t understand.

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It’s a sign not to go to that tire shop.

Every time I go I give the same spill. It goes something like this.

“ I want my tires aired up to 24 psi. No more, no less. I do this all the time and I don’t wanna have to air them down at home. I really want these tires balanced perfect because I don’t want to come back here and you don’t want me to come back either. It’s best for both of us. I’ve been doing this for years. I want super short valvestems. The ones I’m handing you right now, these are the ones I want installed. I also want you to torque down my Lugnuts to 95 foot pounds. The specs are from 85 to 115 and I’ve been doing this for years so I know 95 is within the specs.”











1 hour later

35 psi
Who knows on the lug nuts.
 
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tire shop has basically slapped me on the wrist multiple times about my tire pressure at about 26/28psi range and how it is unsafe based on the manufacturers specifications during my normal rotation and balance.

but the kicker is, once I get home and lower them back to 26/28 range... not one single tire is found to be the same psi. everyone is north of 35 and its not uncommon to find one randomly at 55psi.

and yes, I check to make sure my lug nuts are tight once I get home and no they havent missed tightening them yet.
 
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Rolled out of the tires store with a death grip- 38psi.

Trying to get a tire store to do 26 psi is like trying to throw away a garbage can when the local waste collection service comes by- they just can’t understand.

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Nice Rubi! ❤️
 
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Required by law in California… for any service.

On September 1, 2010, the California Air Resources Board’s (ARB’s) Tire Pressure Regulation took effect. The purpose of this regulation is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles operating with under inflated tires by inflating them to the recommended tire pressure rating. The regulation applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or less. Automotive service providers must meet the regulation’s following requirements:


  • Check and inflate each vehicle’s tires to the recommended tire pressure rating, with air or nitrogen, as appropriate, at the time of performing any automotive maintenance or repair service.
  • Indicate on the vehicle service invoice that a tire inflation service was completed and the tire pressure measurements after the service were performed.
  • Perform the tire pressure service using a tire pressure gauge with a total permissible error no greater than + two (2) pounds per square inch (psi).
  • Have access to a tire inflation reference that is current within three years of publication.
  • Keep a copy of the service invoice for a minimum of three years, and make the vehicle service invoice available to the ARB, or its authorized representative upon request.
 
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Required by law in California… for any service.

On September 1, 2010, the California Air Resources Board’s (ARB’s) Tire Pressure Regulation took effect. The purpose of this regulation is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles operating with under inflated tires by inflating them to the recommended tire pressure rating. The regulation applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or less. Automotive service providers must meet the regulation’s following requirements:


  • Check and inflate each vehicle’s tires to the recommended tire pressure rating, with air or nitrogen, as appropriate, at the time of performing any automotive maintenance or repair service.
  • Indicate on the vehicle service invoice that a tire inflation service was completed and the tire pressure measurements after the service were performed.
  • Perform the tire pressure service using a tire pressure gauge with a total permissible error no greater than + two (2) pounds per square inch (psi).
  • Have access to a tire inflation reference that is current within three years of publication.
  • Keep a copy of the service invoice for a minimum of three years, and make the vehicle service invoice available to the ARB, or its authorized representative upon request.
CA....you can keep it.
 
LOL, I just accept it for what it is. When I get home, I drop it down to 26psi. Must be right, I've got 48K miles on my Cooper Discovery AT3s, and I'm sure I could get at least another 5K, maybe 10k, without getting into the danger zone if I wanted. Starting to jones for 35s though. ;)
 
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