SL/R231: Tire Pressures
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2015 SL400; 2019 X5M40i
Tire Pressures
The sticker on the inside of my fuel door says 35 psi F and R for normal loads.
The sticker on the driver side door says 36 F and 42 R.
I don't know what the top weighs but I'm guessing the increased recommended pressure in the rear tires is to account for top down driving and/or luggage.
I have new OEM spec Continental runflats on my car.
What are others running in their tires and do you increase pressures for sustained driving at maximum allowed speeds?
The sticker on the driver side door says 36 F and 42 R.
I don't know what the top weighs but I'm guessing the increased recommended pressure in the rear tires is to account for top down driving and/or luggage.
I have new OEM spec Continental runflats on my car.
What are others running in their tires and do you increase pressures for sustained driving at maximum allowed speeds?
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2019 E450 wagon: 2019 BMW 430i: 2013 Chevy Traverse: (departed)2013 SL550 & 2019 E450 cab
On our 2013 SL550, with the staggered AMG set up, our gas door shows 35 in the fronts, and 36 in the rear for standard. For loaded, still 35 front, and up to 42 rear. I am headed into Kentucky tomorrow and just checked my tire pressures, 35 front, and I adjusted to 37 rear. Tires are Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+.
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From: Hagerstown MD
2015 SL400; 2019 X5M40i
I lowered my pressures to 33 psi both F and R for normal driving intown driving without anything in the trunk. For road trips with luggage I increase to 35 F and 38 R. I also have the staggered 19" AMG wheels with OEM Continental summer runflats.
