2004 Dodge Stratus Tire Pressure

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BERNSAX
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In the past, I have always put 35 pounds of pressure in my car tires and have had great luck in achieving maximum tire tread life. Of course, 35 pounds has been the maximum pressure indicated on the tires.

However, I recently purchased a 2004 Dodge Stratus and the tires indicate 44 pounds maximum pressure. The sticker on the car says to run 30 pounds pressure maximum.

My question is, for maximum tire life, should I use the maximum 44 pounds or 30 pounds? I assume that if I run 30 pounds the ride will be smoother.
Sep 16, 2006 at 3:28 AM
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JPAM
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well i think the 30 psi max sticker is probably for factory size tires.. you might got optionally tires on the car.. So I would probably go with what the tire itself is recommending


jess s
Sep 17, 2006 at 1:01 PM

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The door sticker may apply to the factory tire size. If optional tires are fitted, follow the pressure indicated on the tires themselves rather than the 30 psi vehicle sticker.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2004 Dodge Stratus asks whether to use the 44 psi maximum printed on the tires or the 30 psi listed on the vehicle sticker for longest tread life, noting that 30 psi may ride more smoothly. The expert says the sticker likely applies to factory-size tires and recommends following the tire's indicated pressure if optional tires are installed.

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