996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

tire pressure recommendation?

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jun 13, 2010 | 09:19 PM
  #1  
sspikey's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 56
From: Montreal
Rep Power: 22
sspikey is a jewel in the roughsspikey is a jewel in the roughsspikey is a jewel in the roughsspikey is a jewel in the rough
tire pressure recommendation?

What is everyone here running for tire pressures?
I have been playing with it a little on a 996 turbo running PSS9's and some 19" HRE C30.
Front is 245 and rear is 315

Right now the rear sits at 36psi and front at 29psi.

Not very keen to it and would like to know what most people here use as a starting point. Car doesn't see much track duty and if it does i will adjust accordingly at the track.
 
Old Jun 13, 2010 | 09:51 PM
  #2  
80shilling's Avatar
Registered User
15 Year Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 911
From: San Francisco
Rep Power: 147
80shilling Is a GOD !80shilling Is a GOD !80shilling Is a GOD !80shilling Is a GOD !80shilling Is a GOD !80shilling Is a GOD !80shilling Is a GOD !80shilling Is a GOD !80shilling Is a GOD !80shilling Is a GOD !80shilling Is a GOD !
Originally Posted by sspikey
What is everyone here running for tire pressures?
I have been playing with it a little on a 996 turbo running PSS9's and some 19" HRE C30.
Front is 245 and rear is 315

Right now the rear sits at 36psi and front at 29psi.

Not very keen to it and would like to know what most people here use as a starting point. Car doesn't see much track duty and if it does i will adjust accordingly at the track.
What brand and type of Tire?
 
Old Jun 14, 2010 | 07:22 AM
  #3  
landjet's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,633
From: Maryland
Rep Power: 277
landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !
At the pressure you posted it will be more comfortable to drive on but I think you will see much faster wear. Owners manual says 36 front, 44 rear, but that is for stock 18's. I've seen some guys drive at 34 front and 42 rear. Why don't you check with the tire manufacturer. They all have customer service people who could tell you.
 
Old Jun 14, 2010 | 07:33 AM
  #4  
sspikey's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 56
From: Montreal
Rep Power: 22
sspikey is a jewel in the roughsspikey is a jewel in the roughsspikey is a jewel in the roughsspikey is a jewel in the rough
They are Michelin Pilot Sports.
Gonna bump up to 42 rear and 34 front.

Its DAMN stiff already where i am ....
 
Old Jun 14, 2010 | 07:40 AM
  #5  
2muchtime's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,058
From: Florida
Rep Power: 125
2muchtime has a reputation beyond repute2muchtime has a reputation beyond repute2muchtime has a reputation beyond repute2muchtime has a reputation beyond repute2muchtime has a reputation beyond repute2muchtime has a reputation beyond repute2muchtime has a reputation beyond repute2muchtime has a reputation beyond repute2muchtime has a reputation beyond repute2muchtime has a reputation beyond repute2muchtime has a reputation beyond repute
Originally Posted by sspikey
They are Michelin Pilot Sports.
Gonna bump up to 42 rear and 34 front.

Its DAMN stiff already where i am ....
What strip joint are you at???
 
Old Jun 14, 2010 | 07:49 AM
  #6  
sspikey's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 56
From: Montreal
Rep Power: 22
sspikey is a jewel in the roughsspikey is a jewel in the roughsspikey is a jewel in the roughsspikey is a jewel in the rough
come to mtl you cant beat the strippers here. Had a couples lapdance last week with some girl i met, Stripper took my dates number.....Talk about a freakin sandbag!!
 
Old Jun 14, 2010 | 07:56 AM
  #7  
landjet's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,633
From: Maryland
Rep Power: 277
landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !landjet Is a GOD !
Originally Posted by sspikey
They are Michelin Pilot Sports.
Gonna bump up to 42 rear and 34 front.

Its DAMN stiff already where i am ....
That's the problem with the 19's and the lower profile tire that goes with it. You may want to swap back to 18's for a more comfortable ride.
 
Old Jun 15, 2010 | 06:25 AM
  #8  
sspikey's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 56
From: Montreal
Rep Power: 22
sspikey is a jewel in the roughsspikey is a jewel in the roughsspikey is a jewel in the roughsspikey is a jewel in the rough
so raised to 43 rear and 36 front and car feels great. Front feels a little bouncy now so i suspect that car may need new endlinks on the swaybars as i head a tingy metal sound i never use to hear before.

Slowly but surely sorting this car out

Yan
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RallyBird
Automobiles For Sale
5
Oct 7, 2015 01:20 PM
horsepowerfarm
Automotive Parts & Accessories For Sale/Wanted
7
Sep 10, 2015 06:09 PM
LiquidElephant
Automobiles For Sale
3
Aug 27, 2015 06:17 PM
The Oss
Automobiles For Sale
2
Aug 24, 2015 08:19 PM
Gewgaw
997
1
Aug 19, 2015 11:52 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:25 AM.