What is the correct tire pressure?

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Csurp

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2017 Tahoe LT 2WD, tow package, stock 18" wheels, stock Michelin tires.

B pillar tag states 35psi which is what I have been running for two years. Manual states that this is the minimum. Tire sidewall shows 44psi max.

Yesterday I got the truck back from the dealer after a flat tire repair and all tires were inflated to 41psi.

I didn't notice this until after I left.

Thoughts?
 

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My 2019 Suburban Z71 with 18 inch rims and goodyear wranglers was delivered with tires at 37lbs. I usually run a few pounds above the minimum on my vehicles and will keep them at 37lbs. It rides great.
 

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I run 36 cold. 15k miles, no wear issues
 
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Mine rides fine at 41psi.

I was concerned about potential damage/tire wear.

At 8k/year probably not a big deal?

Will keep an eye on it.

I assume that larger whee/tire combos require the higher psi and the tech just missed that these are 18's?
 

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Mine rides fine at 41psi.

I was concerned about potential damage/tire wear.

At 8k/year probably not a big deal?

Will keep an eye on it.

I assume that larger whee/tire combos require the higher psi and the tech just missed that these are 18's?
Actually some of the bigger combos have less pressure than the smaller combos.
 

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Whatever the sticker say in the door jamb is the recommended. NEVER go by what it says on the sidewall. I like to run around 37, 38psi on these trucks.
 

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Running 37-38psi on both 20s and 24s. Seems to be a happy medium.
 

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