Correct tire pressure for the following sizes - 6SpeedOnline

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04-04-2005 | 09:01 AM

RobertM

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Correct tire pressure for the following sizes

Everyone has different ideals of the correct tire pressure. I have the following cars/suv and I am looking for some advice:

Porsche 996
19" HRE wheels w/ Yolohama AVS sport
235/35/19 & 275/30/19

Mercedes E500
20" Zauber Wheels w/ Bridgestone S 03
245/35/20 & 275/30/20

BMW X5
20" BMW 4.6 Wheels w/ Michelin Diamaris
275/40/20 & 315/35/20

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04-04-2005 | 10:41 AM

ChrisNJ

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A good rule of thumb is 1lb pressure per 100lbs of vehicle weight.

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04-04-2005 | 04:47 PM

deputydog95

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Robert:
What size rear wheels do you have on your 996? Your lip looks as big as mine and I'm running 305's.

As far as pressure, at least on my 996, 42 rear, 36 front.

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04-04-2005 | 07:50 PM

RobertM

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I have 10" on the rear and 8.5" on the front.

Are you going to the naples car show this upcoming weekend?

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04-04-2005 | 08:31 PM

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As long as the tires meet the mfgr's recommended load capacity (they do), I would stay at factory recommended pressure - 36f/42r to start.

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