Tire Pressure Discrepancy
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2023-E350 4Matic
Tire Pressure Discrepancy
2023 E350 with 245/40 R19 (Extra Load) front and rear. Tire sticker on driver's door indicates pressure of F-39/R-46 psi. Sticker on Fuel Fill Cap indicates F-33/R-34. Which should I follow?
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Neither... Follow what is molded on the tire itself. Max pressure minus 10-15%
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With 19" tires, the pressure you suggest, the ride will be intolerable.
I go with the the fuel cap pressures.
For my own preference, I add 2 PSI to the fuel cap. With my 18" wheels, normal load, per the fuel flap that is 33 PSI + 2 = 35 PSI.
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Max on tire is to prevent blowing things up and mainly what the max tire load capacity numbers are based on.
max pressure wears tire out in center and reduces handling and braking due to reduce contact area with road.
Manufacturer tire pressure is best place to start and adjust from there but do be careful if you haul near max load and do not have pressure they recommend or more.
max pressure wears tire out in center and reduces handling and braking due to reduce contact area with road.
Manufacturer tire pressure is best place to start and adjust from there but do be careful if you haul near max load and do not have pressure they recommend or more.