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Old 02-01-05, 10:52 PM
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Hi guys,

I just wanted to know what the proper air pressure is for the following tires. I drive a GS 430 with 245/40/18 (front) 275/35/18 (rear). I use the car as a daily driver and want a good balance between comfort and performance.

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personally i would do 35 to 38psi at most
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I had them at 38 when I had 18s.
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How's the tire wear when the PSI is between 35-38?
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For more comfort, I'd go between 34 - 36 personally. Get your self a digital tire pressure guage if you don't already have one. They are worth their weight in gold.
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Originally Posted by IJOCKGS
How's the tire wear when the PSI is between 35-38?
the more pressure you put in, the more you wear out the center part of the tire i suppose. but these are pretty "regular" pressure so you should be fine imho
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Originally Posted by IJOCKGS
How's the tire wear when the PSI is between 35-38?
I got 20k+ out of my Michelin Pilot Sports. The fronts were still in decent condition when I sold the wheels but the rear needed replacement. Wear was pretty even across the tire though.
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