What's the best tire pressure that help nsx performs better and less tire wear?
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tire pressure?
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I keep my tire pressure at 32/33 F/R. I like the balance it gives and tire wear is so so no matter what.
Isn't 33 rear a bit low? The manual states 40...Or is that UK spec?
so you are suggesting to lower the pressure
if people like both street racing and hard corning so that the tire can last longer?
if people like both street racing and hard corning so that the tire can last longer?
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If you are interested in evening out tire wear on the street, I suggest buying a tire depth gauge. They inexpensive and available at any auto parts store.
Then measure the tread depth at various points across the tire every thousand miles or so.
If you notice the rears are wearing faster in the center than on the edges, lower the pressure several PSI. If the edges start to wear faster, raise the pressure a little.
After you do this a few times you should get a feel for what pressure matches up best to your driving style for evening out tread wear.
If you decide you don't like the way the car handles with the lower pressure just go back to stock. The average driver probably won't be able to tell the difference.
[This message has been edited by Lud (edited 05 July 2002).]
Then measure the tread depth at various points across the tire every thousand miles or so.
If you notice the rears are wearing faster in the center than on the edges, lower the pressure several PSI. If the edges start to wear faster, raise the pressure a little.
After you do this a few times you should get a feel for what pressure matches up best to your driving style for evening out tread wear.
If you decide you don't like the way the car handles with the lower pressure just go back to stock. The average driver probably won't be able to tell the difference.
[This message has been edited by Lud (edited 05 July 2002).]
Drive the car hard (on the track or on the street) with the OEM tires and the recommended 33F/40R will result in even tire wear. And fun.
Well for the crappy New Jersey roads I try to keep the pressures as low as I can, as for New York City I took it there once and never again. also through choppy corners it doesn't feel as skittish as when I run higher pressure.
does tire pressure unfluence performance of the car?
> does tire pressure unfluence performance of the car?
Yes.
Yes.
What tire pressures would you guys use in a 18'' & 19'' combo. I have HREs and I don't know what pressure to run. Should I still try factory specs?
Thanks
Thanks
I run my 17/18 street setup at 32F / 36R -- got these settings from the folks at Acura of Brookfield. And torque the lug nuts at 90 ft-lbs (a bit higher than stock).
On track, I'll adjust pressures as necessary.
On track, I'll adjust pressures as necessary.
Thanks Lud & NSX1164,
I will also purchase a tire depth gauge and use that method as Lud referred to above. Thanks again.
I will also purchase a tire depth gauge and use that method as Lud referred to above. Thanks again.
