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non runflat tire pressure? 30psi of 35psi ?

Old Mar 17, 2013 | 06:41 AM
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non runflat tire pressure? 30psi of 35psi ?

Switched to non runflats and question the 35psi recommended pressure. Do you go with standard 30 psi or mini 35 psi? I have an 05 'S' coupe. Thanks Ron
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 06:54 AM
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What size wheels and tires, which tires did you go with, and what model MINI?
30 sounds low to me in any case.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 07:29 AM
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I recommend 35psi for non run flats. Has gotten me the best most even tire wear along with keeping the alignment in check
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 07:55 AM
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If it is the same size tire as your runflats, the same psi usually is fine.
Check the psi on the sricker on your car ...psi ratings are based upon vehicle weight and contact patch....
the psi RATING on the side if the tire is just THE MAX PSI the tire is rated for, not a recommended psi for use....
A racer might add or subtract psi in one psi increments to tweak handling...but you have to start somewhere.....and the recomended psi on the car by the build date is a good start for most folks.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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Thanks for your help; 35psi was my expected response. Put on potenza re97
performance h/v 195/55r16 87v
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SCOOTER_#1
Thanks for your help; 35psi was my expected response. Put on potenza re97
performance h/v 195/55r16 87v
Do you like those tires, so far? My tire place says they can no longer get the G019 Grid model...

Thanks!
 
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