Michelin Cross Terrains and recommended PSI...

[ChuckW]

Hi people, been reading these boards but never posted till now. I just bought a set of Michelin Cross Terrain SUV tires to replace my Firestones. I was wondering what the recommended PSI is for these tires(235/75/15) on my 2001 Explorer XLS.

I am currently running them at 32 psi.

 

[01EB5.0]

I run mine at 35. It's the max, but it's what the tire place had them at so we'll see...I think between 32 and 35 is fine.

 

[ChuckW]

Thanx for the response 95XLT. I emailed Michelin yesterday and actually got a PHONE CALL from a Michelin rep, responding to my email. She said that they recommend 30 psi for my Explorer and tiresize.

I was VERY surprised and impressed, at getting a phone call from them, especially just 1 day since my email. Yet another reason to love my Michelins.

The Cross Terrains have to be the most confortable/quietest tires I hav ever had. Everyone who takes a drive in my Explorer, makes a comment about how great the tires feel and the lack of road noise.

 

[jimbo74]

michelin only told you 30 psi b/c that is the new standard that ford said....... being a retired tire guy (america's/discount tire) 32 for best ride, 35 for economy and max for towing...this is the standard for all light truck tires....

 

[PLRBEAR]

Yeah, i've tried 30/32/35psi, and my butt, handling and gas mileage is comfortable at 32psi.

 

[Dan E.]

I run 30 psi on the front, 35 in the back