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Old 04-18-03, 05:38 PM
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what is the recommended tire presurre for sc300

that has 235/40/18s front

and has 265/30/18s rear

currently its 35psi all the way around

thanks for your help
Old 04-19-03, 12:06 AM
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this question is getting asked a lot....38-40lbs works for most sizes. and those are interesting sizes you got
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how are they interesting?

also i will put 38 all the way around then
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Originally posted by ryanSC300lover
how are they interesting?
Usually a 235/40-18 would be matched with a 265-35-18 (note 35 and not 30 series) on the back on a staggered setup. With your size the rears are 4.5% smaller in diameter than the fronts.
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hmmm thats weird...because when i measure side to side, the 265s seemed a bit taller
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