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Tire Pressure for 15" on MCS

Old Oct 26, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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Tire Pressure for 15" on MCS

I run 175/65-15's in the winter to save my r90's from the potholes...What pressure should I run the 15's at if they are on my MCS?

Any suggestions?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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please keep in mind these are for use in the winter so i want to maxamize traction. I put them at 38psi all around for now....let me know!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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i would run around 33psi cold if for one or two passengers.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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Thanks....anyone else?
 
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Newdl
Thanks....anyone else?
Ken's got the idea. 30-33 cold.
Ken - email me if you see this... lol when you see this.

Alex
 
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 05:20 AM
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thanks!
 
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 09:16 AM
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hm. thats good to know. i have 15/205/60's Falken 512's and I can feel the difference every 2 lbs of air. I think 30 is great for 15's. 29 even.
 
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