Tire Pressure ??

[pinup22]

I've got the 2006 M35 Sport

What should I keep the tires at? I think the tires say 51, but looking for recommendations for these performance 19 inch.

Thanks

[szh]

Welcome to NICO!

I've got the 2006 M35 Sport

What should I keep the tires at? I think the tires say 51, but looking for recommendations for these performance 19 inch.

Thanks

51 is max allowed pressure for the tire. That is not the right pressure to keep it at for normal use.

For good overall balance between high enough to get a good load index value and low enough to avoid funny tire wear, the right value is somewhere between 36 and 40psi. I run 36psi - measured properly: cold tires, no miles driven, in the garage, in the morning, before the sun has a chance to warm it up even a bit.

I'd recommend starting at 36psi and moving up if you want different road feel and wear, but try not to go past 40psi. Measure it every 2 weeks regularly and top off to the correct value as needed. Good digital pressure gauge, of course. Radio Shack sells one from Accutire for around $15 or so.

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