Stock Tire Question

[KYREDP5]

I was looking at my tires yesterday and noticed that the middle is extreamly worn, while the outside shows virtualy no wear (25k). I know this is normally a sign of over-inflation, but I keep my tires at the reccomended 32 psi (cold)... I was wondering if there may be a problem that needs to be corrected before I put my new Kumho's on, or what? Anyone else have anything similar happen?

 

[Mike R]

Nope, I've got 10,000 miles on mine, the outside is wearing from tire roll over. I also keep the tires at proper inflation. I just drive really hard. I can't wait for these Dunlops to wear out, so I can get the Kuhmo's.

 

[KYREDP5]

Yeah, I've got the hookup for Kumho's. I'm going to see about getting some new ones Tuesday. Can't decide if I'm gonna go with the 205's or not though.

 

[changedman]

um if u keep them at 32psi when cold, just think what happens in the summer with the pavement being 100F+...

 

[KYREDP5]

I've always been told the reccomended pressure was when cold. I would think the tire being heated up would be taken into account when the manufacturer makes the reccomendation.

Edit: By cold I mean ambiant temperature. Before driving the car and whatnot. Not actually cold.

 

[changedman]

i ice my tires

 

[KYREDP5]

I stick mine in the freezer. But seriously... Could this be a sign of an alignment issue or something? It's on all 4 tires evenly, with the inside and outside showing almost no wear at all.

 

[Mike R]

i ice my tires

I've seen some honduh guys ice the valve cover, never the tires though

Anyway KYREDP5, I'd just adjust the tire pressure to get even wear. It's easy enough to do with some chalk and a parking lot/paved driveway.

I like kuhmo's, had them on my now defunct stang. Incredible tires, ecsta 712's 245/45/17. Very impressive in the rain too.

 

[KYREDP5]

Yeah the 712's are what I might go with. The guy at my dealership has the hookup for Kumho's . He said he could get me the Kumho V700's for $71 a tire. Tirerack's price is $133. I may get those, or I may see how much he can get me the 712's for.