Tire pressure

[jpp]

Has anyone played with tire pressure on their 9-5? I have an 08 sport combi with the 17 inch wheels and am still trying to find a good number for ride and performance...
Thanks,
JP

[SaabScott]

I try to keep my front tires at 33 PSI and the rear at 32.
Works for me with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S+ tires.

[jlrSAAB]

I use to inflate up to the max. pressure 41 psi/2.8 Bars and check with manometer every 15 days until get the minimum specified 35 psi/2.4bars. do not forget the spare tire 60 psi.

[nordwulf]

I keep mine at the recommended 35 psi. I am sure Saab and tire manufacturers know these kind of things better than me.

I bought this one from Sears for about $40 and use it frequently.

[jlrSAAB]

I am not the one of connecting motors, such as vacuum cleaners or air compressors, to the outlet of the cigarette lighter, as they generate electrical spikes, in some cases can damage the electronics of the car.

a bad connection or lack of good contact may generate a high voltage drop, heating over the connector contacts and during a time of functioning can produce fire melting the fuse. This happened to me with a fridge camp burned the electrical circuit of the refrigerator and melted the fuse in the car.

[jlrSAAB]

going back to the thread...........

In Seattle, gas stations now charge for air. I used to inflate to 41 psi and refill at 35 psi just like jlr. When air was no longer free, I bought an air compressor. I can now check air pressure often. I now inflate it to 38 psi. In the winter, I inflate the snow tires to 36 psi. I check about every 14-21 days. Usually, I don't need to add air. Sometimes, add 1 psi.

in Spain inflate the tires is free in the petrol station for customers, you pay for petrol and you can request the manometer to inflate the tires.

last week i checked the tires and were all 2.6 Bars what I consider is good for summer time for comfort ride.