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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 11:40 AM
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What tire pressure do you guys with 17" tires run?
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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A little less than max..... I don't have 17's on my vette, but i do have 18's on my honda. For street i'll usually run about 35-36 in the rear and 38 in the front.
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I run about 32 in my 17's. I think it provides a nice balance between ride and handling. (255/45's)
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A little less than max..... I don't have 17's on my vette, but i do have 18's on my honda. For street i'll usually run about 35-36 in the rear and 38 in the front.
Way too much. I started at 32 PSI and had excessive wear in the middle. Now at 28 PSI it wears evenly.

I have 255/50-17's.
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I don't know,thats too much rim.But I'm old school.The brothers are up to what now 24's?where will it stop.
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Well, like i said, thats my honda with 18's, not a vette with 17's. Also, its an S2000 so i want to get the most out of my tires. The max is 44, and i've come up with the pressures i listed after numerous tests at various autoX's. Granted, i go through tires pretty quick, and ride quality has never been a concern of mine, but damn will she handle like i'm riding on rails

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