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Ullygan
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 10:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Just thought I would throw this out there. I'm sure there will be a discussion.

I am on the stock syncs at 35psi front 37psi rear.
feels good to me, but I'm a novice.
Just read a post about advice to run them at 40psi

Weigh in folks!
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Rwven
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 10:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My XT calls for 34 front and 36 rear. I run them at 36-38 front and 38-40 rear. The tires seem to cup less with a few lbs. more air pressure. I have Diablo Stradas on now with 8K miles on them, the rear looks like it might have another 1K max left in it. I plan to change it out next week with a new Strada.
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Xbimmer
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 11:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I run the factory 616 pressures 36F/38R in my Syncs, works well for me. I generally run tires a pound or two above recommended for the particular vehicle.

I have Diablo Stradas on now with 8K miles on them, the rear looks like it might have another 1K max left in it.

I don't know how you guys do that, I tried a Strada rear once and vaporized it by 4K, I get 6K+/- with Syncs and got 7K+ on my first two 616 rears, different strokes I guess.
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Tginnh
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 05:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I stopped second guessing the manufacturers recommendations for tire pressures, oil changes, etc. for any vehicle I own.

By the book. I use the book values.
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Pso
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 08:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Same as Rwven. 12X Michalen, PR2's.
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Ronmold
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 09:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Could tire wear have anything to do with the material they use in paving the local roads? Something has to explain the big differences in tire life from the same models of meats.
Or are some just doing too many burnouts, which I have never done but am sure the Uly will do nicely!
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Conchop
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 04:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Go fat on the pressure 38-42 - BUT go pay a tire store for Nitrogen - You will notice a nice improvement
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Froggy
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 04:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)


quote:

Could tire wear have anything to do with the material they use in paving the local roads?




Yes, different areas will wear it down faster or slower. There is over a dozen factors to tire wear, most of them beyond your control.
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Crusty
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 07:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Go fat on the pressure 38-42 - BUT go pay a tire store for Nitrogen - You will notice a nice improvement

Yeah; your wallet will be lighter.
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Edgydrifter
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 08:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I fill mine to one pound over book (so, 35/37 on my XT) and check them once a week. I refill when they drop more than one pound below book.
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Jphish
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 09:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Distanzias are 38F 42R. Directly from Avon. No... not the make up folks.
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