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32 psi up front and 35 psi in the rears for me....not sure how I stack up...but thats my PSI (story) and Im sticking to it!!! 
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falken 452s 245/40/18s i run 36 psi front and 44 psi rears this is roughly in the centre of
the min and max pressures on inside of door seems to work fine
the min and max pressures on inside of door seems to work fine
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This thread might help,
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=62374&start=0
Which also reminds me to double-check my tires
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=62374&start=0
Which also reminds me to double-check my tires
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Originally Posted by DTD' post='830172' date='Mar 29 2009, 11:01 PM
... having max air in your tire to help stop rim Pot Hole Dents? A Local E-Tech mechanic said its Forged or keep the wheels fully inflated to help with Pot Holes. My door rail say something like 32 lbs for 17 x 225 x 50s at Front, but I am sure 19s take more air. Since my Potenza 960s say 50 max psi ; I put 40 in front and 44 at rear. What do you think?
Inflation pressure and load ratings vary by tire, tire manufacturer, and tire size. If you're lucky, your low profile tires won't be attracted to potholes!
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My Ride: 550i 2009 Mod. with tints all around. Got Splitter and Spoiler coming. May do an exhaust.
Running 40 psi up front and 42 psi at rears seems to be a bit hard of a ride for my 530 xi. I do want to save the wheels which I think are soft aluminum AR2 ASA 19s. Other words they are not forged. I am going to try 38 up front and 40 at the rears. The Potenza Bridgestone 960 tires say 50 psi whatever that means.
Are the V8 motor 545 and 550s heavier of a car? Maybe it is not that much of a difference compared to a I6 at the front end weight. Some how 40 front and 42 rear seems to be a tad much.
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Maybe CW has a point about over inflation and over wearing the centers of the tires.
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Glad I got the 2 year Insurance policy to replace the wheels or tires no questions asked deal. Its always fun to go in as early as possible to the dealership and muse while I get new stuff done. Especially nice when they say "Would you like to have a 2009 loaner"
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Ahhhhh "Yes I do!"
Are the V8 motor 545 and 550s heavier of a car? Maybe it is not that much of a difference compared to a I6 at the front end weight. Some how 40 front and 42 rear seems to be a tad much.
...
Maybe CW has a point about over inflation and over wearing the centers of the tires.
..
Glad I got the 2 year Insurance policy to replace the wheels or tires no questions asked deal. Its always fun to go in as early as possible to the dealership and muse while I get new stuff done. Especially nice when they say "Would you like to have a 2009 loaner"
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Ahhhhh "Yes I do!"
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='830209' date='Mar 29 2009, 08:29 PM
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