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I tried to search, but no luck. I've got a 2000 SVT with 215/45ZR 17 Potenza S-03 Pole Positions on 17 inch wheels. The stock wheels were recommended to be run at 32psi according to the sticker inside the door. What should I run the 17's at? Thanks.
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For my S03's i run 35psi, of course, I have 225/45's. . .on 7.5.
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Atleast 35psi. I prefer a slightly stiffer ride though and sometimes run mine at 37-38 front and 36psi rear. Though I don't think its optimal for tire wear so I usually go for 35psi.
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Atleast 35psi. I prefer a slightly stiffer ride though and sometimes run mine at 37-38 front and 36psi rear. Though I don't think its optimal for tire wear so I usually go for 35psi.
i do similar. about 39 in front and 36 in rear. i havent noticed any kind of excess tire wear.
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I haven't put the Neo Gens on yet, but I noticed they say max 50 psi   I usually keep mine around 32ish though.
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the max readings are usually meant at operating temp. add a few psi to the cold psi reading u put in. some say the tire adds 5-10psi at operating temp. others say they havent noticed any difference. i dont think filling to 50psi cold temp is a good idea.
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i dont think filling to 50psi cold temp is a good idea.
I just mentioned that because every other tire I have had said in the area of 40 psi. I was surprised that these said 50, although i have no plans on going that high.
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High performance tires are usually 44-50psi max cold.
I set mine in the 38-40 range front and 36-38 range rear. It keeps the sidewalls nice and stiff for cornering and is well within the tires range.
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Originally posted by hmouta:
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Atleast 35psi. I prefer a slightly stiffer ride though and sometimes run mine at 37-38 front and 36psi rear. Though I don't think its optimal for tire wear so I usually go for 35psi.
i do similar. about 39 in front and 36 in rear. i havent noticed any kind of excess tire wear.
Close to mine. I run 40psi up front and 35psi in the back on 225/40/17 Kumho Ecsta ASX's. 
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