I’m seeing 33 PSI as the standard, but winter’s about to hit hard with snow. Should I be putting more air in the tires for the cold?
So you’re checking tire PSI safety while driving at 100 km/h and taking a photo? Brave move!
Brice said:
So you’re checking tire PSI safety while driving at 100 km/h and taking a photo? Brave move!
Haha, no worries! They’ve got lane assist on 
Just go with what’s printed on the door jamb label. That’s what it’s there for!
Yep, definitely add some air.
No matter the season, tires should always be inflated to the recommended spec.
I’m up here in Quebec, and yeah, you’ll want to inflate back to 32 PSI. Cold weather really drops the pressure.
Fill them up to meet the pressure spec, especially in the cold.
About 32 PSI is good for OEM specs. 28 isn’t the worst, but you’ll want to inflate for better gas mileage too.
Totally normal for pressures to drop as it gets colder. I had to add air to all my tires this morning because of the season change. It’ll get even lower when it goes below zero (Fahrenheit).
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Only need lower PSI if you’re driving in sand, otherwise keep them around 35.
The colder it gets, the more you’ll want to add since the pressure drops in low temps.
Stick with the factory recommendation on your driver’s door label unless you’re airing down for off-road.
Doesn’t it say ‘recommended cold pressure is 33 PSI’ like mine does? Just go with that.
Nope, they lose air in colder temps. Definitely add air.
Yep, add some air. Tire pressure specs are for when the tires are cold, so if you’re seeing 28 PSI while driving, they’re even lower when cold. I like to follow the door sticker, then add about 3 extra PSI just in case. That’s for stock tires though; if you’ve got bigger tires, you’ll want a bit lower PSI for even wear and proper load capacity.
Every brand and model of tire can vary, so those saying to check inside the door might not always be right. The best way is to look at the rating on the tire itself. That’ll tell you exactly what pressure is ideal.
Looks alright, but keep an eye on it!