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Old 11-22-16, 08:39 AM
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Hey guys, whats the best tire pressure for handling and performance? Using Michelin Pilot Sport 4 on stock 18 rims 235/45/18. Im in Malaysia where its always around 30 celsius during the day.
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Whatever the recommended tire pressure are on the tire...

Seriously.
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Depends on the type of driving you're talking about. If it's regular daily driving, stick with the recommended tire pressure from your manufacturer, especially in your climate.

If you're looking to do some more spirited driving through some mountain roads or something, it's best to take out some tire pressure, maybe 3PSI or so. Forewarning though, if you reduce pressure, you increase your traction but also increase your tire wear.
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Originally Posted by leg3ndary
Depends on the type of driving you're talking about. If it's regular daily driving, stick with the recommended tire pressure from your manufacturer, especially in your climate.

If you're looking to do some more spirited driving through some mountain roads or something, it's best to take out some tire pressure, maybe 3PSI or so. Forewarning though, if you reduce pressure, you increase your traction but also increase your tire wear.
I do drive hard daily. Once in a while I'll go to mountains for spirited driving. Taking out pressure increases handling? Never knew about that lol. Thanks anyway!
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comon people the best recommended tire pressure is on the driver side label. it tell you the tire pressure to put in when ur tire is cold.
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