Looking for recommended air pressure

[wfo_18]

After doing a quick search I did not see anything on this...

Just curious what others are running on the street with a 17/18 set up. For years, I have been running 33/front and 38/rear (2 down from what is posted on the doorjamb).

 

[docjohn]

what tires?

 

[wfo_18]

Front Dunlop sp sport fm901
215/40-17

Rear Ventus sport k104
285/30-18

I have enjoyed the fronts but I went to low of profile on the rears. I am looking at RT615K

 

[nsxtasy]

Front Dunlop sp sport fm901
215/40-17

Rear Ventus sport k104
285/30-18

I have enjoyed the fronts but I went to low of profile on the rears. I am looking at RT615K

If you switch to the RT-615K, make sure you install a set of all four. Mixing the sticky RT-615K with either of those low-performance tires you've got now would be deadly.

 

[Sylvan]

Power steering or no? On the street I inflate my fronts to I think 36 or so because it's easier to turn the wheel when the tire is more inflated.

 

[wfo_18]

If you switch to the RT-615K, make sure you install a set of all four. Mixing the sticky RT-615K with either of those low-performance tires you've got now would be deadly.

Will do for sure. Have you ran the 615Ks. What are your thoughts on them. Or do you have another suggestion for me.

Thanks

 

[nsxtasy]

Will do for sure. Have you ran the 615Ks. What are your thoughts on them. Or do you have another suggestion for me.

The sizes you'll want to get for your '93 are 215/40-17 front and 265/35-18 rear. The RT-615K is one of several "extreme performance" tires available in these sizes, with the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec and Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08 available in addition to the RT-615K. All three are very good, but if I had to choose one, it would be the Star Spec. Although these tires offer excellent performance, their downside is somewhat rapid treadwear. If you wanted a tire that offers better treadwear, with slightly less but still excellent grip (way better than the tires you currently have), consider the Continental ExtremeContact DW. Note that the ExtremeContact DW is available in both the sizes you need from most dealers including Discount Tire Direct, although for some reason the 215/40-17 size isn't shown on the Tire Rack website.

 

[wfo_18]

NSXtasy - thank you for the info I will place an order and get these non performing black things off of my car.

 

[Hapa88]

I had the previous RT-615 (non-"K") and the only downside to them was their noise levels due to their large blocks of tread. The Dunlop Starspec was better in the noise arena with similar (if not better) performance.

 

[wfo_18]

Continental ExtremeContact DW will be delivered on Tuesday
:biggrin:

nsxtasy what tire pressure do you suggest for them?