tire pressure/sport pkge
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mb e500 e2 e3 keyless
tire pressure/sport pkge
I have the standard e500/2003 sport pkge tires and rims.
What do u find to be the correct pressure.
the pressure listed on car seems low-
and I like to dirve!
What do u find to be the correct pressure.
the pressure listed on car seems low-
and I like to dirve!
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Jwmciti, start off with + 4-5Lbs more than recommended tires pressures. I run 30/33PSI cold (front/rear) on mine and am happy with the ride. For highway and spirited driving, I would run a couple of PSI more. 
Make sure you stay within the maximum rated inflation pressure of your tires.
Factory recommended pressures give you best ride comfort; increasing tire pressure improves handling and steering response to a certain point at the sacrifice of ride comfort. You will have to do your own "tuning" to meet your own criteria . Good luck.
Make sure you stay within the maximum rated inflation pressure of your tires.
Factory recommended pressures give you best ride comfort; increasing tire pressure improves handling and steering response to a certain point at the sacrifice of ride comfort. You will have to do your own "tuning" to meet your own criteria . Good luck.
Last edited by benggolf; Apr 21, 2003 at 11:25 PM.
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From: Houston, TX
02 996 C2 Cabrio
I'm still experimenting, but I'm currently at 32/35 psi front/rear. MB recommends 29/35 for over 100 mph and 26/32 for less than 100 mph. I found 26-29 psi to be far too soft for my liking in the front.
