What pressure should i set my 51psi max tires at?

I just bought a 96 camaro that the previous owner had put $770 (on sale) yokohamas on. i found that they were all at about 25psi and the max is 51psi. what should i set the pressure at? im thinking 40 but whats your thought. if it makes a difference, they are the wide, low profile tires that you see on camaros. thanks!What pressure should i set my 51psi max tires at?
35-40 psi sounds about right to me.



Try them at 40 for a while and if that rides too rough you can try lowering them down to 35.
If they are true low profile tires less than 2.5 inches tall from the rim they need to be up around that 50psi.. low profiles dont have the luxury of having 4 inch wide walls to adsorb the shock of daily driving, yeah if you where running slicks the rear tires would have a lower pressure to ensure max grip if the tires arent at proper pressure they will wear uneven and badly.. go with what is said on the tire the interior door jab is for the ORIGINAL tires not aftermarket..What pressure should i set my 51psi max tires at?
Look in your driver side doorway, or under the hood. There will be a label for your recommended tire pressure. If not, that will be in your owners manual. I would assume they will recommend around 32psi cold.

Check the yokohama website, or call their customer service line and ask. Aftermarket low profile tires may require different/higher pressure than stock. I'd put them around 40psi for now.
Hunter,

Between 32 to 35. Anything more where wear your rubber to quickly and unevenly. Keep it 32 and above and no higher than mid-thirties, always. You will be set.

gWhat pressure should i set my 51psi max tires at?
What it says on the Tire Load and Inflation Sticker located (as on almost all cars) the door frame and visible when you open the drivers door.
Max - 5
that should be good. could also look up tire model number online and check manufacturer recommended specs
Setting tires below their max offer ride comfort and nothing more. Somewhere between what the manuf recommends and the tire max which feels best to you. Maximum traction and economy is achieved at the tire's near max. 48-50 in your case.
EDIT Addendum: Tires are not even close to the way they used to be manufactured. Tire pressures are going up and profiles are getting lower and lower for increased handling. How would someone be stuck on the 32 PSI thing I just dont know. No manufacturer is going to give a max pressure that woiuld cause excessive wear. Excessive wear is caused by over inflation which means going OVER the max. Riding 32 PSI on low profile tires wll feel like you are tracking through mud. The vehicle will have a latent response in turns, and turns will tend to wear the tire quickly and have poorer traction. You can prove it to yourself by doing this: fill the tire to 32 PSI and turn the wheel completely to one side and go. note your turning radius. now inflate to the max and do the same. Presto! now your turning radius is tighter because the is less tire slippage. at 32 PSI, you can even hear the tires slipping as too much edge and not enough flat surface of the tire is even on the road at 32 PSI ((this is of course in regards to your tires which have a 51 PSI max, not old school 32 PSI rubber) Old school tires with a 32 PSI max should be at that, 32. Apples may be apples, but not all of them taste the same, some are for cooking and some are for eating, some are sweet and some are sour. Tires vary tremendously. Those tires you now have at 32 PSI will give you a ton of understeer and poor economy. You will be turning the wheel and the car will not respond as much as you anticipate. as you turn the wheel more you will hear the slipping sound of the tire not capable of performing its function at that speed like it could fully inflated. Try riding a bike with an under inflated front tire but be very careful because it is not going to respond to the sharp turns