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Old 09-20-09 | 12:20 PM
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Tire pressure for street tires

Alright, I've been an idiot the past few months and had my tire pressure too high, what sort of pressure should I be at for just average street use? I'm running 195/60/14s.

Also, i think my toe is way off on one side, as the inside edge of my drivers front is way worn. These are unidirectional tires, so I cannot putit on the other side. I'm planning on getting an alignment soon after I do tie rod ends and some bushings on the front, but is there any way I could adjust it myself for the meantime?
Old 09-20-09 | 06:39 PM
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The sidewall of your tire will have the optimal pressure for street use. Use that.

You can adjust the toe by turning the adjuster in between the inner and outer tie rods. Don't over do it as you could easily make the problem worse. If you want to do a full alignment yourself you just need four jack stands and some string. Set them up at each corner of the car and tie a piece of string between each running front to rear. Set the rig up so the string is the same distance from the CENTER of each wheel. Measuring from the edge of the wheel lip front and rear and comparing to the opposite side fo the car will give you an very accurate indication fo your alignment settings and make equal adjustment of both sides a breeze. Or you can shell out the $60 to have a shop do it. Don't let them sell you a 4 wheel alignment. the rear of the car can not be adjusted.

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Old 09-20-09 | 07:31 PM
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i always have the thrust angle alignment done. that way i know if the rear is tracking with the front. ever ride behind those vehicles that r going down the road sideways?
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