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I can't find the required tire pressure for my 2002 SE. My driver side door was replaced with no sticker and the manual doesn't say.
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Try looking at the walls of your tires. It should say something about it there, but if not, look up your tire's pressure online.
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The tire wall will indicate maximum pressure at a certain load, not necessarily the recommended pressure. Fill them between 32 and 35 psi and you'll be fine.
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Thanks Archon, all set to 32
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One of the daughter-in-laws has the '05 Bonneville, but IIRC its 28 PSI. I try to always run mine 32 - 35 PSI. - BC
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I run right around 35-37
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when i have my 18" summer tires on, I run 50 psi (tires say max 55 psi), huge difference in ride then running at factory 35 psi. But stock tires usually run 30 psi to 32 psi.
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I thought factory recommended PSI was 30? Am I wrong and or whats the benefit of running it higher ?
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Running more tire pressure to a certain extent will mean better fuel economy.
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Factory max psi is 35. But never fill to 35 since heat from friction will expand the air up to that extra 5 psi. But always read your sidewall of your tires if you are running non factory spec tires.
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right my GoodYear Assurances run at 40 -44 as per sidewall, cold, BTW who here has any belief in the DIC tire pressure indicator?
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spoiledred94 wrote:right my GoodYear Assurances run at 40 -44 as per sidewall, cold, BTW who here has any belief in the DIC tire pressure indicator?
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I'm 01. I expect it to be the same though. CTS is a Cadillac? There was a Caddy at the track a few years ago that was really fast. He barked the tires through four gears. Its supposed to have 550+ HP
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My tire pressure sensor system in the DIC works perfect.
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I haven't had any problems with the DIC either since I repaired my flat.
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spoiledred94 wrote: BTW who here has any belief in the DIC tire pressure indicator?

My SE doesn't show pressure so can't say about that. The wheel speed sensor went off with a 1-2 pound difference on one wheel. If they all go down the same nada. It's all I need.
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35 PSI is where mine are set. no problems, not TPMS light and wear evenly. more then that you will wear the center out faster and ride is much harsher.

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My DIC works perfectly, too. I think it just lets you know when your tire pressure gets too low, however.
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