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Old 06-02-2009, 09:39 PM
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Nitto Invos? Do you still stick with the OEM 32 psi? I just got a set of 345's for the rears and 275's for the fronts (19's and 20's) and someone was telling me to run 40, what are you guys running?? I am talking aboout for normal street use!!
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Do you still stick with the OEM 32 psi?
Is that what the label on your door jamb says, 32? Not 30?
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I'm running 32 front and 30 rear!!!
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here we go with the door jam guys...
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Originally Posted by allanlaw
Is that what the label on your door jamb says, 32? Not 30?
I will relook, my memory is not as good as it used to be!!
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No need to look, its 30.
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I run mine 30 psi cold. I have the same sizes. Anyone ever ask Nitto directly what they recommend? 30psi cold is no doubt for the factory runflats, not necessarily Nitto Invos.
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Originally Posted by hbutts1
Nitto Invos? Do you still stick with the OEM 32 psi? I just got a set of 345's for the rears and 275's for the fronts (19's and 20's) and someone was telling me to run 40, what are you guys running?? I am talking aboout for normal street use!!
I have the same question, running 32 PSI right now, but I heard it should be higher.
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32psi here on Stock Size BridgeStones...
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I have 30 front and 29 rear cold. No problems and even tire wear. 2 years and 15 k miles.
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The sidewall usually designates recommended inflation pressure and if that fails you might call the manufacturer...........

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Originally Posted by Stage Runner
The sidewall usually designates recommended inflation pressure and if that fails you might call the manufacturer...........

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You couldn't be more wrong my friend. I recommend you read up on what the tire markings mean.
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Originally Posted by Stage Runner
The sidewall usually designates recommended inflation pressure and if that fails you might call the manufacturer...........
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The pressure on the sidewall is not for proper inflation. It's the max cold pressure that the tire can safely handle.
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I have an 07 with 5K miles and noticed a bit of feathering or cupping on front. I run 35 pounds...but maybe I should go with the recommended pressure?? How can I prevent uneven tire wear on those front tires? And how do I know if it needs aligned. Is there a site I can go to for pics of uneven tire wear so I can see what action to take??

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Originally Posted by foremaw
You couldn't be more wrong my friend. I recommend you read up on what the tire markings mean.
Originally Posted by Daytona-flyer
The pressure on the sidewall is not for proper inflation. It's the max cold pressure that the tire can safely handle.
Well I stand corrected, thanks for the input.........
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Originally Posted by rubydog
I have an 07 with 5K miles and noticed a bit of feathering or cupping on front. I run 35 pounds...but maybe I should go with the recommended pressure?? How can I prevent uneven tire wear on those front tires? And how do I know if it needs aligned. Is there a site I can go to for pics of uneven tire wear so I can see what action to take??

Buck in Virginia
http://www.familycar.com/alignment.htm

I'm guessing your alignment is off, because with 35 pounds you should be seeing extra wear in the center of the tire if the alignment was good.
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Originally Posted by MarkRx
here we go with the door jam guys...
The auto manufacturers door jam pressure is low on many cars to give a better ride. I'd like to think that is not the case with a Z06.

Perhaps you could help me with information on proper pressure for both street and track. I am on the OEM tires and I'm entering my first autocross next weekend. What should I run there? What pressure would recommend for the street.

TIA,

Eric

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