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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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hey boys when you have 20 inch rims on your gt what tire pressure should they be at????
 
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Depends on what kind or tires you are running? The OEM tires give quite a range of acceptable pressures requiring more pressure for faster speeds. The front are supposed to be 3lbs. or so higher than rear. I run 44/41 to give safe speeds and descent comfort. Check you owners manuel for the ranges given.
 
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oem bentley 20 inch black rims with yokohama tires so what do you think proper pressure should be
 
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Are they max performance summer tires speed rated to 200mph?
 
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yes they are..your thoughts????
 
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My thoughts are I need to be safe at high speeds so I set the tires to be run up to 180mph. I have been to 165mph and that is not daily driving but I want to be prepared to go fast. I think the max pressure on the Y rated tires are about 50psi and then you are good to 200mph. I doubt I will get there and I do like a more pliant luxury ride so I opted for less than max. You can run them in the low forties for a better daily ride but not safe at higher speeds.

I went in the upper midrange and did 44psi front and three less in the rear on Pirelli P Zero Rosso, designated with the "B" for Bentley. You must run the three pound difference so do not vary that. If you are less of a speed demon then try 35r and 38f. If you do not like that go up three pound or so at and drive again. Personally I think that is to low for me and would set the front at 41-42 and three less on the rear.

Before you take my word check the dealer that sells those tires and see what he says for a Bentley GT. These are heavy fast cars and need plenty of support. What does you owners manuel say for those tires?
 
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thank you brother.....just getting to learn about this beast but what i did was fill the tires with nitrogen which is an amazing feel ....you can really feel the difference you should try it
 
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I've got N in all my bikes and I may have it in the car? I cant remember what happened that long ago.
 
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