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Old Sep 4, 2004 | 09:48 AM
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Looking for advice on tire pressure for Michelin Pilot Sport, non run flats, highway driving, thanks
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Old Sep 4, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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Thirty pounds front and rear.
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Old Sep 4, 2004 | 12:27 PM
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34 Front and Rear and by the time you're tired of hearing from folks I'm sure you have anything from 28 to 34 psi. It depends on your personal taste and how you drive the car. If motorcrossing one pressure if doing 1/4 mile then another, etc., etc. For a really good explanation of tire pressure look at this. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/tire4.htm
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I have a 98 Coupe with Pilot Sports. I keep them inflated (cold) at 30 in the front and 28 in the rear. I do alot of highway driving and I have very even tire wear in the front. The rear tires could have been decreased to 26-27 because the tires are wearing slightly more in the center than on the outsides.
Remember, even though I set the pressure low cold, when the tires heat up, they increase to 3-4 PSI.
You cant go too low, the Tire Pressure warning light will alarm at 25 PSI

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