Tire Pressure/What's the "240" in 35/240 PSI?
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06-09-2012, 04:08 PM
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Tire Pressure/What's the "240" in 35/240 PSI?
'96 Blazer S-10.
Just bought new 30 x 9.50 x 15 tires (BFG/A/Ts). Tire center inflated them to 35 PSI. Door tag says "35/240 PSI/KPA." Huh? What the heck does the "240" stand for and what's "KPA?" Are back tires supposed to be inflated to 24 PSI?
Just bought new 30 x 9.50 x 15 tires (BFG/A/Ts). Tire center inflated them to 35 PSI. Door tag says "35/240 PSI/KPA." Huh? What the heck does the "240" stand for and what's "KPA?" Are back tires supposed to be inflated to 24 PSI?
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06-09-2012, 04:35 PM
Kilopascal (kPa) Definition - Chemistry Glossary Definition of Kilopascal
KPA to PSI Pressure Converter
Quick google search, is another unit to measure pressure
KPA to PSI Pressure Converter
Quick google search, is another unit to measure pressure
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