General Rule Of Thumb When Filling Tire W/ Air?

hl0m4n · 12-15-2009, 05:37 PM

what is the general rule of them when filling tire w/ air? it was like x amount of seconds per 1 psi.

Express · 12-15-2009, 05:44 PM

id be curious as well to know the answer to that.

Express · 12-15-2009, 05:44 PM

wouldnt it depend on the size of the tire also?

DV · 12-15-2009, 05:55 PM

I usually count about 1 psi/sec. on my car, but it will vary depending on your tire size. A good rule of thumb is to keep a pressure gauge in your car.

Darkcyd_Turbo · 12-15-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DV

A good rule of thumb is to keep a pressure gauge in your car.

lol

DV · 12-15-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

Gas station pumps and portable air compressors both have gauges. Can you even fill it with something that doesnt have a gauge?

The coin operated machines usually have gauges, but the gas stations that offer free air typically do not. Most of the ones I've seen look like this:

Peter@VMRWheels · 12-15-2009, 07:31 PM

Its different from pump to pump... as DV said, keep a gauge in your car. The gauges on the tire pumps are mostly inaccurate.

XDEEDUBBX · 12-15-2009, 07:45 PM

what psi do you guys use?

Peter@VMRWheels · 12-15-2009, 07:47 PM

^^ Its a matter of personal preference, for me at least! To start with, you can follow the OEM recommendations and adjust from there.

Tee212 · 12-15-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX

what psi do you guys use?

On what application?
tire profile?
nitrogen or ambient air?
hot or cold inflation?

I run 40psi cold on stock run flats.

jpsum · 12-15-2009, 07:48 PM

there is no such thing. Every pump is different.

ansch · 12-16-2009, 02:08 AM

I wouldn't trust the "gauge" on the pump either. Most are so inconsistent after being ran over by trucks and what not

UncleWede · 12-16-2009, 10:22 AM

The "stocking stuffer" ones at most auto stores cost, what, $1.99? Get one, best 2 bucks you'll spend on your car (as long as you use it)

Best regards,
Wede

Gary@TireRack · 12-16-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jpsum

there is no such thing. Every pump is different.

+1

There are so many variables that can affect this...

it is not safe to 'guess' at this. Use an air pressure gauge.

Ryan@IND · 12-16-2009, 04:02 PM

I usually count when filling the tire up with air, about 1 second per psi of air. HOWEVER, this is only an inaccurate "gauge" that gets me relatively close to the air pressure I want. You HAVE to use a gauge to get the correct pressure. Depending on the air pump, nozzle, tire, and wheel psi per second can vary by a LARGE range.

OlivaresAnthony · 12-18-2009, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

The "stocking stuffer" ones at most auto stores cost, what, $1.99? Get one, best 2 bucks you'll spend on your car (as long as you use it)

Best regards,
Wede

+1

I bought a $5 one at AutoZone. Every 1st of the month I check my tire pressure.

Dan335i · 12-20-2009, 06:03 PM

I run 34 ft and 37 rear cold on my BS rft.Thats 2 over stock front and rear,and it works for me.

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Peter@VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 94 Rep 685 Posts Drives: P85D Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	^^ Its a matter of personal preference, for me at least! To start with, you can follow the OEM recommendations and adjust from there.
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