Tire pressure
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Manchester, England.
CL203, W211
Nothing, you will just wear the front tyres out quicker than normal.
The front tyre pressures are lower because they take more of the weight from the engine being at the front, and being the steered wheels also. Thus lower pressure allows more "give" on cornering.
The front tyre pressures are lower because they take more of the weight from the engine being at the front, and being the steered wheels also. Thus lower pressure allows more "give" on cornering.
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Joined: Oct 2005
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From: fl
1992 500E, 2006 E500, 2007 GL 450
IMO manufacurers' recommended higher rear tire pressure is intended to reduce oversteer and promote understeer. The belief is that understeer is a bit safer setting for less skilled drivers. I run 35 lbs all around which, in my case seems to give the most neutral handling and best tire wear.
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Louisiana
03 E500 and Corvette
I run 33 on all 4 Michelins and even tire wear great driving. At the lower pressures we had tire cupping on the edges when using other brands of tires.
