E320 + 18" Staggered Setup = Does anyone get even tire wear?
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E320 (Black/Charcoal)
E320 + 18" Staggered Setup = Does anyone get even tire wear?
I've read about as many tire pressure threads as I can find here, but I have yet to find someone with my setup (E320 w/ staggered 18" wheels) who's getting even tire wear.
My door sticker says 26-27 front and 32-33 back if I remember correctly.
The guy who put the rims/tires on the car had them at max tire pressure (45 psi
). I dropped it to 35 psi before I even sat down in the car...but even then, I thought the ride was more like a lumber wagon than a luxury car.
I dropped the pressure to 26/32 last night and the car rides soooo much better. The only thing is, the tires look a bit flat...then again, we are talking about 40 & 35 series tires, so eyeballing them is kind of pointless.
Anyways, I don't care about understeer or performance driving. I just want even tread wear and a decent ride.
Anyone?
My door sticker says 26-27 front and 32-33 back if I remember correctly.
The guy who put the rims/tires on the car had them at max tire pressure (45 psi
). I dropped it to 35 psi before I even sat down in the car...but even then, I thought the ride was more like a lumber wagon than a luxury car.I dropped the pressure to 26/32 last night and the car rides soooo much better. The only thing is, the tires look a bit flat...then again, we are talking about 40 & 35 series tires, so eyeballing them is kind of pointless.
Anyways, I don't care about understeer or performance driving. I just want even tread wear and a decent ride.
Anyone?
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sold - w211 e320, f250, rx7 race car
I got 18" staggered and just checked mine, 29front and 33rear. That is cold PSI. The car also has an alignment. I get even tread wear on the fronts and the backs are wearing more in the center, which means they are over inflated.
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I pretty much stick to the gas door placard for inflation pressure. Other than hearing the tires "slap" each crack/imperfection/heavilly lined crosswalk in the pavement, the ride is Sporty/Firm but nice... and I keep my air suspension at "Level 1" (One indicator light on).
I'm waiting to see what tire life is. I've only got 7100 miles on the car.
I'm waiting to see what tire life is. I've only got 7100 miles on the car.
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From: Kansas City, Missouri
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I just saw you did your tint at 35% and I'm assuming your car is black from your signature. I've always done 20% on my cars, but am thinking of going a little lighter due to the damned auto dimming rear view mirror. How's the 35% working out for you?
Last edited by AnthonyCaponett; Oct 6, 2007 at 11:00 AM.
