ml30306

I own a 2000 Lexus ES300. Since purchasing the car in February I have followed the tire pressure indicated on the manufacturer's label - 26 psi front, 32 psi rear. I have the feeling (at least optically, have had comments from others on the pressure as well) that 26 looks a bit low.

Any recommendations/suggestions? has anyone had a similar experience? BTW - my tires are Firestone Firehawk GT P205/65R15.

NovaRacer

I think that's too low. Opinions vary, but I feel the less air you put in them, the quicker they wear out.

Mine are 15", I run 35 psi.

WB

BDSL

I have a 97 ES300 and the stick specifies 32 psi for both front and rear tire.

ml30306

Thanks. I think having 32 sounds pretty good. Will try.

Megafast13

Yeah 30-32 is pretty comfortable. I have had mine everywhere between 25 and 40 and 30 is best.

LexLuger31

32 is what the dealer told me

toytrain13

Discount Tire/America's Tire recommends 35 psi on my ES300 and Camrys. Works fine for me.

Yurka

i got 35 all 4 wheels

mdbrown

I run 36 front and 34 rear. Front is heavier and needs more pressure in the tires. Max pressure (typically 44) is too much, rides like a buckboard and tends to wear the middle of the tires. Factory recommended sacrifices tire life for ride comfort. Staying in the 34-36 range is best mix of ride comfort, tire wear and fuel mileage.

yeskay

32 psi front and rear. as per the factory service manual.

funcrusher

I was about to create a thread then searched. I read my 2000 Es' manual and read the door jams. It says 26 and 32 so which is it? Discount Tire fills them to 35 but that just feels way to high and tight while driving. I guess 32 is a comfortable number for all 4?

Power6

I believe the 26psi recco reflects the late 90s heyday of cheap gas and desire for smooth Lexus ride. I could never bring myself to run any tire under 30 psi.

I run 36 myself, a little extra pressure improves handling and fuel economy at a small ride quality expense, within reason. Every tire is different so experiment for yourself. For example my summer tires are comparatively stiff no matter what pressure I run, whereas my winter tires which are quite a bit softer even pumped up to upper 30s.