I have the Bridgestone Turanza 400EL-02, 215/55R17, and the door sticker shows 30 PSI recommended. My dealership recommends 32 PSI. The tire itself claims 51 PSI maximum. I am going to try 35 PSI, has anyone gone higher?

I understand the tradeoffs, handling/fuel economy/wear.


Use this thread for your experiences, on tire pressure(s) you have used, and your comments on how your ES350 seemed to respond.

 

Cold inflation to 30 PSI. I've found that to be the best balance between ride comfort and handling.

 

I dont have an es350, but I'm almost there!!! Only about 50hp and a nicer int/ext.. lol

I usually do 32psi to all my cars, and no complaints from anyone in my family. My friend owns a 07 se v6 camry and says 32 is perfect for him.

 

My dealer consitently returns my ES350 to me with about 40 psi in each tire. The harsh ride is evident the minute I leave the dealership. I find that 32-33 psi works best for me - ride, handling and mileage.

Dave Mac

 

Have you asked your service advisor to set them to 32 for you, to save you the trouble? That is what they are there for...

 

My car was delivered with 40 psi in the front tires and 38 on the rears. After correcting the pressures I too find 32-33 works and feels right for the car. The recommeneded tire pressure for the Michelins on my car is 32 psi all around.

 

32 all around on my Michelins. At almost 20K miles, I still have a lot of tread. Rotated at 5K and 15K. Probably will get 40K+ out of these tires. Ride is good.

 

30 psi should be fine...bump it up a few psi if you're carrying a heavier load (e.g., additional passengers and/or cargo).

 

You must have seen my girlfriend...

 

You are going to be in BIG trouble for that remark. LOL

 

32 psi with the Michelins works well for me. 35 on any of our OEM tires might accelerate wear to the center part of the tread, but if you like the ride and slightly higher mpg just keep an eye on it.

 

The Michelin dealer inflated my new Michelins to 32 psi all around.