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STOP Setting Tire Pressure to 32 PSI (It’s Destroying Your Car)

Feb 1, 2026

carsfuse.com

Most drivers blindly set their tire pressure to 32 PSI—and that simple habit is quietly damaging their car. In this video, I explain why 32 PSI is NOT a universal tire pressure, where that number even came from, and how running the wrong pressure affects: Tire wear and sidewall damage Fuel economy and braking distance Suspension components and steering feel Ride comfort and long-term reliability Your car already tells you the correct tire pressure—but almost no one looks in the right place. I’ll show you where to find it, how temperature changes affect PSI, and the right way to set tire pressure for daily driving. If you care about your tires, your wallet, and your safety, this is a mistake you need to stop making today. 🔧 What You’ll Learn ✔ Why 32 PSI became the “default” ✔ The difference between door-sticker PSI and tire sidewall PSI ✔ How overinflation and underinflation actually damage tires ✔ When and how often to check tire pressure ✔ The pressure most mechanics actually use