2025 tire pressure 41 PSI ???

[moose4now]

I just purchased a 2025 LT with Firestone tires and according to the sticker in the door jam, the tire pressure is supposed to be set at 41psi. I understand there are different PSI requirements to meet loads with certain tires, but what GM engineer would pick a tire that has 41 COLD PSI on a passenger vehicle. When set to 41 COLD PSI with firestone tires the vehicle rides like a tank. It's a terrible ride.

Yeah, can't wait until the tires get some miles on them and what the ride will be like....LOL

 

[Hey Vern!]

When I bought my 2002 avalanche it had firestones on it. They were hard and lacked traction, so I decided to replace them at 7,000 miles.
As far as the 41 pounds, I would probably go with 36lbs to soften the ride. If they start wearing on the outside edges pump them up higher.

 

[NXR71]

Already discussed in this thread: https://www.chevyequinoxforum.com/threads/2025-psi-41.4893/

The detailed answer, by me. : https://www.chevyequinoxforum.com/threads/2025-psi-41.4893/#post-23949 - It's because of the tire size, 17" versus 19". The smaller tires need more air to support the weight. If you do decide to lower the pressure from the sticker numbers please be cognizant of this part of that post:

 

[NXR71]

I just purchased a 2025 LT with Firestone tires and according to the sticker in the door jam, the tire pressure is supposed to be set at 41psi. I understand there are different PSI requirements to meet loads with certain tires, but what GM engineer would pick a tire that has 41 COLD PSI on a passenger vehicle. When set to 41 COLD PSI with firestone tires the vehicle rides like a tank. It's a terrible ride.

Yeah, can't wait until the tires get some miles on them and what the ride will be like....LOL

For whatever it's worth, my 2020 Equinox Premier with 19" wheels has 35 PSI for the sticker. Because we live in the snowy north and the tire pressures will drop about 5 PSI from summer to winter. I pump mine up to 40 PSI about September or October and they drop to 35-36 in the coldest months. I notice exactly zero change in the ride or handling.

 

[Lee]

It's because of the tire size, 17" versus 19". The smaller tires need more air to support the weight. If you do decide to lower the pressure from the sticker numbers please be cognizant of this part of that post:

I thought in the previous years (2018 to 2024) the Equinoxs with the 17", 18" and 19" wheels all had a recommended pressure of 35 psi.
Recommended tire pressures have risen over the years. (Tire pressure is a compromise between handling, gas mileage, tire wear and comfort.) My wife's 2008 Malibu has a recommended pressure of 30 psi.
Seems like my 2008 Equinox Sport recommended 30 and 32.