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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 04:13 AM
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Hi. I'm wondering what you feel is the best tire pressure for the S2000? I realize that the owner's manual and the door sill specify a certain pressure, is it 32 pounds? But perhaps you feel that a few more, or less, pounds is slightly better. I'd love to hear your opinions.
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 04:33 AM
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For the street and if your on OEm tires use the reccomended pressure on the door sill. Its the best for performance, wear, and fuel economy.

On the track i use hankook RS2s and run 38psi front, 35psi rear.
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 04:36 AM
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I run 37 rear and 33 front.

Setup: 205/55f and 245/45r Yokohama AVS ES100s

My personal preference.....
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 05:01 AM
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Depends on what kind of tire you are using. Sidewall stiffness is a major factor in pressure selection.
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 05:22 AM
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Kumho MXs,225-255/40/17,and I normally run 34 all around on the street.
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 05:58 AM
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With the S-02's I'm using "OEM" tire pressure.
Works good!
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire,Jul 30 2006, 08:22 AM
Kumho MXs,225-255/40/17,and I normally run 34 all around on the street.
I run 34 psi front, 33 rear.
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 06:33 AM
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I run 33-34 lbs all around on the street RE 050's
38F and 36R (hot) for autoX
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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Anyone running these?

Goodyear F1 GSD3 Front-225/45ZR17, Rear-255/40ZR17

I think 32psi might be a bit low for them
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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I think the F1 GSD3's have a softer sidewall than the RE 050's do, so you may want to run a slightly higher front pressure to keep a 'crisp' turn-in.
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