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  1. #21
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    I am runnin 32/38 F/R now...

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    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

  2. #22
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    I run 33 all around in most of my cars. As others have mentioned, the recommended pressure induces understeer. It helps keep the average American driver out of trouble since understeer is easier to control than oversteer if you have no idea what you're doing (which most don't since our driver training sucks). Same reason BMW went with with a staggered setup on the 96 M3 since so many people were crashing their 95s.

    46 is insanely high though. When I first bought the zhp, I was at a tire shop and the tech looked at me weird and explained that he has to air up to what the sticker says for liability reasons. I told him ok, I left the shop... and as soon as I could, I pulled over, looked at the sticker in shock and drained 13 psi from the rear tires.

  3. #23
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    After I got them mounted and balanced they were 48 front and rear...lol. I could tell....
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

  4. #24
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    I ran on 32 all around last year when I got the car.....decided to go 34, 38 this year and my mpg's went from 22.3 to 23.9. Better feel too!

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  5. #25
    33 - 35 all around. Low PSI upfront makes the wheels more prone to bents. BMW's recommended setting gives way too much under-steer for my liking.

  6. #26
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    The tire pressures on the door plate were written buy lawyers. They want higher pressures
    for liability reasons.
    Inside your drivers manual is where you will find the proper tire pressures.
    Regards, Walt.

  7. #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by balticvid View Post
    The tire pressures on the door plate were written buy lawyers. They want higher pressures
    for liability reasons.
    Inside your drivers manual is where you will find the proper tire pressures.
    For comparison sake.



    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

  8. #28
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    I think I run 33/38 or something like that.

    I'm having trouble finding a good pressure to run at for my 17 winters though. IIRC, i ran 33-34 PSI in them and I have center tire wear :/

  9. #29
    I'm having trouble finding a good pressure to run at for my 17 winters though. IIRC, i ran 33-34 PSI in them and I have center tire wear :/
    Seems unusual for this wear to be due to those tire pressures. For winter I have 17" wheels with 205/50 tires and run 34 all around. Wear has been fine. Agree that for summer tires the 32/38 setting creates too much understeer. Prefer 36/38.

  10. #30
    nike001 Guest
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    Quote Originally Posted by jsfbmw View Post
    Seems unusual for this wear to be due to those tire pressures. For winter I have 17" wheels with 205/50 tires and run 34 all around. Wear has been fine. Agree that for summer tires the 32/38 setting creates too much understeer. Prefer 36/38.
    I had middle wear, but I just assumed it was because fun in the snow (DSC off ) so I just went with it.

    But the other day while cleaning the garage and moving the tires, it seemed the tires made sort of a U shape while rolling across my garage floor

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