Tires: tires, continental contitrac, tire placard

Question
I have a 2006 ford escape front wheel tire pressure 44 psi you recommend, good enough for me! You answered my question. Thank you.

Do I have to have Continental Contitrac on this truck?

Answer
Kari,

On every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the vehicle tire placard - that lists the original tire size and the proper pressure for that size.  The placard is usually located on a doorpost or in the glove box – but sometimes it is located in the trunk or on the fuel filler door.

BTW, it doesn't matter who makes the tire or what pressure is listed on the tire's sidewall, if the tire size is the same as the placard, then the pressure listed on placard is also appropriate.

If the tire size being used is different than what is listed on the vehicle tire placard, the pressure needs to be recalculated.  The calculation isn't difficult but it requires tables which are copyrighted and not allowed to be published.  I have a copy of these and can do the calculation, but I will need to know the original tire size and pressure (from the placard) and the new tire size.