Just checking - more pressure results in INNER tread wear, right? And theoretically LESS off-the-line traction?
Not that I'll even notice 2 PSI, nor do I ever launch...

 

This tire has a pretty soft sidewall, so I run them at about 38-40 psi cold. I drove them at 32psi after mounting them on, and my car felt like a big boat.

 

I guess I'll start at 36psi and go from there.

Thanks for the input.

 

Woah how did you get them so cheap? For my size in 18'' i see $160 per wheel!?!?!

 

well i bought them for nsx wheels.. 16F, 17R...
compare that 160/wheel to other tires in the same size. probably still sign cheaper!

 

Initial reviews after 300 miles at 34psi:

Very quiet and comfortable tire. So far, good for DD. If it lasts as long as it should, combined with its price, it'll be a great overall value for most cars.

However...
in the wet it was really good.
in the dry it was pretty good.
the traction never let up (it will, no doubt, but for what i was doing, i was more that impressed with the grip).
BUT the sidewalls sure are soft (that's why they're so light, so quiet, and so comfortable). you can feel a little "sway" when you throw it in to a turn.
not the end of the world, because it all boils down to compromise. and as my DD with the crappy roads here, i'm more than happy with the little i gave up for the lot i gained.

 

They can only get better, at least a little.

From Tirerack:

"Breaking In Your Tires

Tires are comprised of many layers of rubber, steel and fabric. Due to these different components, your new tires require a break-in period to ensure that they deliver their normal ride quality and maximum performance. As tires are cured, a release lubricant is applied to prevent them from sticking in their mold. Some of the lubricant stays on the surface of your tires, reducing traction until it is worn away. Five hundred miles of easy acceleration, cornering and braking will allow the mold release lubricant to wear off, allowing the other tire components to begin working together. It is also important to note that your old tires probably had very little tread depth remaining when you felt it was time to replace them. As any autocrosser or racer who has tread rubber shaved off of his tires will tell you, low tread depth tires respond quicker."Don't be surprised if your new tires are a little slower to respond (even if you use the exact same tire as before). Their new, full depth brings with it a little more tread squirm until they wear down.

NOTE: Be careful whenever you explore the capabilities of your new tires. Remember that every tire requires a break-in period for optimum performance."

 

Thanks for that note. Looking forward to my time with them.