Who's running 33psi f&r for better ride?

carl44 · 10-31-2018, 11:15 PM

Only for in town driving..Worthwhile? Better ride? Downside ? Carl

Nkc · 10-31-2018, 11:39 PM

I'm running 33 on the iDrive only because my digital tire gauge says 35. I honestly can't feel a difference between 33 and 35. Can you Carl?

warrenw · 11-01-2018, 01:39 AM

You know that's an interesting question, when I first got the car the tires were at the max 50psi so I immediately lowered it to 35 (but it was hot) so when it settled it was 33 cold - felt fine! Recently went to get a check at a dealer and they inflated to 38 hot, 35 cold and I can definitely feel that it's more firm... I have tons of bumps and speed bumps and all that jazz on my commute so every bump and dip showcase it!

Is it a huuuuuuuge difference? No. But enough to where I said "oh I noticed something, let me check the tire pressure".

Bobdaxx · 11-01-2018, 05:09 AM

I got my car from the dealer-it was 40 all around. I dropped it to 34-so much better-even for these contis

devo · 11-01-2018, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nkc

I'm running 33 on the iDrive only because my digital tire gauge says 35. I honestly can't feel a difference between 33 and 35. Can you Carl?

My tire gauge always reads 2psi higher as well. ^ Same here. I run 35 based on my gauge readings and 33 based on the car's TPM system.

Nkc · 11-01-2018, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nkc

I'm running 33 on the iDrive only because my digital tire gauge says 35. I honestly can't feel a difference between 33 and 35. Can you Carl?

My tire gauge always reads 2psi higher as well. ^ Same here. I run 35 based on my gauge readings and 33 based on the car's TPM system.

So which one do you think is more accurate? 34? Lol...

reisf · 11-02-2018, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by carl44

Only for in town driving..Worthwhile? Better ride? Downside ? Carl

I run 34psi front 36 psi rear on michelin pilot sport 4s. feels like im driving on a fluffy cloud until i hit a minute pot hole haha

Feel it also works better for cornering

devo · 11-02-2018, 06:40 AM

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So which one do you think is more accurate? 34? Lol...

Ha! that's what I go with...

Davil · 11-02-2018, 07:16 AM

Car is very well balanced so I’m running even pressures. 35 all round as delivered by dealer. Checked with digital gauge and at servo. Rides like a Cadillac.

LuvMyE92 · 11-02-2018, 10:27 AM

I pumped up the pressures last night (going to the track tomorrow) in my non-C M2 OG LCI acronym-fest auto and I could feel the difference. It was 33 now 38 (cold) front and 35 rear. I'll put them back to 32 all around when I get back.

Dealers tend to pump them up, so I usually tell them not to mess with my pressures.

RIP_MKVI · 11-02-2018, 01:17 PM

when I first glanced the title of this post I thought someone has tuned the M2C and running the turbo at 33psi

pz619 · 11-02-2018, 01:52 PM

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when I first glanced the title of this post I thought someone has tuned the M2C and running the turbo at 33psi

I initially did the same double take!

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warrenw Food Critic 1086 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: 19 AW M2C, 21 M340i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Seoul iTrader: (0)	You know that's an interesting question, when I first got the car the tires were at the max 50psi so I immediately lowered it to 35 (but it was hot) so when it settled it was 33 cold - felt fine! Recently went to get a check at a dealer and they inflated to 38 hot, 35 cold and I can definitely feel that it's more firm... I have tons of bumps and speed bumps and all that jazz on my commute so every bump and dip showcase it! Is it a huuuuuuuge difference? No. But enough to where I said "oh I noticed something, let me check the tire pressure". __________________ Build Thread \| Travel Stats \| Instagram
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Bobdaxx Private First Class 150 Rep 124 Posts Drives: M2 2018 MT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wash dc iTrader: (0)	I got my car from the dealer-it was 40 all around. I dropped it to 34-so much better-even for these contis
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LuvMyE92 Occasionally frequent poster 3000 Rep 2,744 Posts Drives: CT5V-Blackwing Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RTP NC, USA iTrader: (0)	I pumped up the pressures last night (going to the track tomorrow) in my non-C M2 OG LCI acronym-fest auto and I could feel the difference. It was 33 now 38 (cold) front and 35 rear. I'll put them back to 32 all around when I get back. Dealers tend to pump them up, so I usually tell them not to mess with my pressures. __________________ Current inventory: F22 & G05 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing w/3 pedals Past: E24,E28(3),E34,E36,E37,E38(2),E39(4),E46,E89,E92 (obviously),F01,F06,F10,F30,F87,G12,G30(2),G82(2)
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RIP_MKVI First Lieutenant 214 Rep 299 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C / 2023 iX50 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (4)	when I first glanced the title of this post I thought someone has tuned the M2C and running the turbo at 33psi
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