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Old Oct 8, 2015 | 10:16 AM
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I know there are a few threads on this but nothing recent. What tire pressure is generally used on our E60's? What is everyone using and how is it working for you. I have an 04 545i w/sport, Type 124 18's staggered. 245/40/18 & 275/35/18.


I am running F38 / R40psi. Is this too much?
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Old Oct 8, 2015 | 10:34 AM
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According to the label on the door jam of my car, 18" staggered wheels should have the following pressures:

F: 30 psi
R: 35 psi

I think your pressures are a bit high.
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Old Oct 8, 2015 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Hyper_545i
I know there are a few threads on this but nothing recent. What tire pressure is generally used on our E60's?
To my knowledge, the advice hasn't changed. Not sure why you'd regard old threads as inaccurate.

https://5series.net/forums/e60-discu...estion-142243/

https://5series.net/forums/e61-touri...winter-140249/

https://5series.net/forums/tires-whe...essure-134246/

The F10 might be different.

https://5series.net/forums/tires-whe...xdrive-133454/
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Old Oct 8, 2015 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by JayArras
Thanks for the replies!

JayArras,
I think you misread my post. I never called the old threads inaccurate, nor did I doubt the validity. I was asking what other members were using in similar setups and what their thoughts were. There seems to be a lot of variation with tire inflation specs. Your links prove that. I am and have been on non-rft setup and wasn't sure if the recommended psi was based on that setup or if it even matters (rft vs. non-rft).
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