Tires - PSI
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Tires - PSI
One of my tires were low today, so I decided to look at the manufacturer specs by the driver's side door sill. I was taken aback with the #s: 48psi fronts / 44 psi rears...anyone else noticed this and whether or not you guys are following MB's recommendation? That's the highest I've ever seen.
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48/44 is overkill for the street especially if you are using the car as a DD. the 38/33 recommendation will give you the most comfortable ride without sacrificing too much handling. I have been using 42/38 as a compromise for daily driving as I find it results in a little bit better handling without sacrificing too much ride comfort. I would recommend starting with the 38/33 for a little while and then experiment upwards and see if you feel a difference.
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Why do you guys run so much pressure front?? Is it because of the larger tire widths? If you say weight distribution, isn't it close to 50/50? Also although turn in, is I am sure better, doesn't it get wayy to greasy with that much pressure when on track? I've never heard of such high pressure. I do remember that the clk63 regular runs this much with the smaller tires. Why?
