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Old Feb 3, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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hi,
i have the Ltuned 18's OZ salina now and i am wondering what kind of tire pressure should i run? still 33psi?? or........36psi?? IF i run 36psi or higher, will it be dangerous if i go up to 130mph?
cuz i heard somewhere that IF the tire pressure if higher(37psi) VS 33psi which is the stock tire pressure recommendation., the road feel or the steering feel will increase signifigcantly.
how do you guys think?? those of you who also have 18's

thanks a lot!
andrew
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Old Feb 4, 2002 | 01:35 AM
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Personally I wouldn't want to run big tires at 33, and you actually generate more heat with a tire if it's underinflated rather than overinflated, so I'd go with 36 - that's what I run my 18s at.
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Old Feb 4, 2002 | 01:56 AM
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hey Bit
thanks a lot for the suggestion
i was thinking of doing 34 or 35 psi, but i think i will go with your suggestion 36psi, and also.. should i do...37 psi in the back and 35 or 36 psi in the front tires?? since the front are 235 and back is 265. thanks a lot again

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Old Feb 4, 2002 | 07:50 AM
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kyle,

I have the same setup like you and I do 36psi all around. I don't think you'll feel much different if you have 36psi front and 37 psi rear setup.
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Old Feb 4, 2002 | 09:12 AM
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I put more air in the tires then recommended also ...

Seems like my tires look kinda flat at 33 or 35.

I also have an extremely small leak in one of my front tires, where I have to put in air every four weeks or so...

-Goods
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