R50/53 Tire pressure PSI change for 215/45/17 from 205/45/17? Goodyear F1 to Nitto Neo Gen
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Tire pressure PSI change for 215/45/17 from 205/45/17? Goodyear F1 to Nitto Neo Gen
I tried searching several treads, but couldn't get the info I need.
I just need to know what PSI should I run in my 215/45/17 Nitto Neo Gen - Load rate is 91. I was told 30- 32psi... is that right?
My Mini has factory Sport suspension.
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I just replaced my Goodyear Eagle F1 A/S tires (215/45/17). Great tires, great grip, handling and performance for an all season tire. I got about 25k miles from them. I always ran 35psi on them, but I lately figured out they were wearing more in the center, a sign of over-inflation... I was later told that being a size over the OEM, needed to have less air... they recommended me 2-3psi less. After running just 33psi, the wearing was even and ride was better too. I liked it.
I now have Nitto Neo Gen tires in 215/45/17, a really great looking tire with excellent reviews. This tire has 91 load rating, which is more than the OEM Pirelli R/F which is supposed to give a harsher ride.
After running the Nittos for a couple of days already, I can say grip is awesome, handling is really nice too, but ride compared to the F1s is a bit harsher, I guess due to stiffer sidewall.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks
Nitto Neo Gen
I just need to know what PSI should I run in my 215/45/17 Nitto Neo Gen - Load rate is 91. I was told 30- 32psi... is that right?
My Mini has factory Sport suspension.
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ _______________________
I just replaced my Goodyear Eagle F1 A/S tires (215/45/17). Great tires, great grip, handling and performance for an all season tire. I got about 25k miles from them. I always ran 35psi on them, but I lately figured out they were wearing more in the center, a sign of over-inflation... I was later told that being a size over the OEM, needed to have less air... they recommended me 2-3psi less. After running just 33psi, the wearing was even and ride was better too. I liked it.
I now have Nitto Neo Gen tires in 215/45/17, a really great looking tire with excellent reviews. This tire has 91 load rating, which is more than the OEM Pirelli R/F which is supposed to give a harsher ride.
After running the Nittos for a couple of days already, I can say grip is awesome, handling is really nice too, but ride compared to the F1s is a bit harsher, I guess due to stiffer sidewall.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks
Nitto Neo Gen
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215/45/17 Bridgestone RE970AS Pole Position tires - new PSI
....Funny thing, got a new MINI, just replaced the stock runflats tires and was looking for advise on PSI on new tires; ended up finding my own post about similar situation on previous MINI R53 several years ago...
So new R56 came with stock Run Flat Pirelli 205/45/17 tires were set at 38PSI (hurt my kidneys!!). I just installed new 215/45/17 Bridgestone 970 Pole Position All Season tires. I was thinking on running 35PSI or less, but just wondering if it will hurt the even wearing of the tire.
Advise is appreciated. Thanks!
So new R56 came with stock Run Flat Pirelli 205/45/17 tires were set at 38PSI (hurt my kidneys!!). I just installed new 215/45/17 Bridgestone 970 Pole Position All Season tires. I was thinking on running 35PSI or less, but just wondering if it will hurt the even wearing of the tire.
Advise is appreciated. Thanks!
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