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Old 03-30-2005, 09:48 AM
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i keep mine between 30 - 35
Old 03-30-2005, 10:24 AM
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Daily driver, I personally like it around 32ish. But I tell you, it's almost like night and day going form 32-30PSI's
Well I feel it anyway.
Old 03-30-2005, 10:35 AM
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I keep my tires at 35 all around. i ride on the stock 15's. it gives a firm ride and good handling i think. if i set it at 30 won't it be softer because of less pressure, thus resulting in a "cushier smoother" ride?
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QUOTE (2001blacktib)
if i set it at 30 won't it be softer because of less pressure, thus resulting in a "cushier smoother" ride?

Yes, that's correct smile.gif
Old 03-30-2005, 11:45 AM
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H3NDR1X15, you need to edit your User CP area to include a location, at least a state. Yes, it's mandatory.
Old 03-30-2005, 12:25 PM
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I use 34 psi in my 205/50 R16.
Old 03-30-2005, 12:55 PM
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Don't underinflate them too much... will eat your gas mileage and mess with tire wear. I run 33PSI all the time, I recommend checking it a lot. Changes in temperature change the tire pressure.
Old 03-31-2005, 10:00 AM
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Thanks alot for the info. I had my tires at 28. When I get my car back from the transmission place I will see if it fixes the problem.
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no 30 - 35 max i would not run higher than 35 on normal street use

at the track i go down to 22
autocross at 40 rear 45 front
Old 03-31-2005, 12:51 PM
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i'm gonna go clean my engine bay today like the DIY stickie, and after i'll head to a gas station to deflate em to 33psi... let ya'll know how it went after a bit o' drivin/cruisin



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