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Old 10-26-10, 11:29 AM
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i have 215/45/17 Yokohoma S-Drive tires on my oem lexus is300. What is the recommended PSI # for the tires?
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Originally Posted by Grazy
i have 215/45/17 Yokohoma S-Drive tires on my oem lexus is300. What is the recommended PSI # for the tires?
I can tell you your max is 50psi. Iv'e seen guys run 30-38. I run 36. Just be careful not to overinflate. You'll know when you start wearing the middles out.
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most passenger vehicles are between 32-35 psi, I personally run 35. Most tires have a max psi of around 44.
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I run at 35 too.
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