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    Honda CR-V: Correct tyre pressure?

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    I recently had the wheels aligned and balanced on my Honda CR-V and the tyre dealer told me I should set the tyre pressure to 40 psi (280 kpa). The recommendation from Honda is 200 kpa. This is the second time a tyre dealer has recommended higher pressures, what is the correct setting? I must admit the car drives better at 280 kpa.

    Answered by CarsGuide
    19 January 2012
    Graham Smith

    It's quite often recommended to run tyres at a higher pressure than the carmaker specifies. It's ok to do that within reason, but I think 40 psi is way too high. I imagine it rides like a dray at that pressure. I would suggest you try around 32 psi, it should handle better and give you better fuel economy without the deterioration in ride.

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