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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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Love my new (to me!) wheels

Well, just got a set of Centerline Neutron 17" X 7" forged aluminum wheels w/ 205/45R17 Dunlop SP Sport 9000's to replace the stock 15" Spoolers and 175/65R15 Conti's. Pic attached. Got them for a steal off of Craigslist. Can't believe the difference! Little bit harsher ride, but the handling is fantastic! Love the look as well, as going from the 15" rim to the 17" rim just plain old looks so much better.

One question. Looking for everyone's opinion on pressure for these. According to the door sticker, the stock 15" were supposed to be run at 33psi under normal conditions. What about these? Currently running 30psi, simply because I'm not sure what they should be at. Any suggestions/opinions?
 
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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I think the recommended pressure for my 17's on 2007 MCS w/run flats is 38 psi.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Looks sharp! Congrats!!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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I don't know the exact answer to your quetion, but I would check TireRack's website they list all Specs. on Tires they sell.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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Cool rims...

Sweet looking rims....
Nice scuttles too...
 
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by kukaepe
I think the recommended pressure for my 17's on 2007 MCS w/run flats is 38 psi.
Thanks, that's the info I was looking for. I think I may try around 35psi, just under what the RF's call for.

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Sweet looking rims....
Nice scuttles too...
Thanks, I like the scuttles too. Not too much, just right!
 
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