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Old Sep 20, 2001 | 12:25 PM
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tire pressure using 32psi on all tires, I feel every little bump...what pressure are you guys using?
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Old Sep 20, 2001 | 01:24 PM
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32 psi is about as cushy as you're going to get. Many report that for performance reasons, higher pressures are the way to go so that translates to an even harsher ride. I'm running 34 psi but I've seen some posting pressures as high as 40 psi for certain kinds of track use.
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Old Sep 20, 2001 | 02:16 PM
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Originally posted by banco
tire pressure using 32psi on all tires, I feel every little bump...what pressure are you guys using?
red on black.....
You do realize you bought a sports car right? Seriously though, 32 is probably as soft as you can go without increased tire wear, bubbles in the sidewalls, etc.
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 03:46 AM
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not too sure why this is in the New England Forum But anyway...

I'll move this to S2000 Talk forum so you can get a larger opinion on your question.
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 04:01 AM
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I hadn't been carefully watching my tire pressure and had let it fall into the high 20's. After bringing it back up to 32 psi I noticed, as you have stated, a harder ride but along with that came the feel and better handling I am used to in the S2K.
I will deal with a little stiffer ride for the better handling.
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 04:13 AM
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This car loves 35 or 36 lbs..try it, you will like it!
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 06:51 AM
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Originally posted by Sideways
This car loves 35 or 36 lbs..try it, you will like it!
after you run your tire for a while, the tire pressure should increase to 35 lb or so... so, that really depends when did you check it...!!
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 08:22 AM
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 12:11 PM
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I'm also using 33 all around and have no problems at all. Some people go with different pressure between the front and the backs.
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 08:32 PM
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34 in general, 36 when it matters.
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