[R129 SL] sl500 proper tire pressure

[Markus Meyer]

Are you running stock wheels/tires on your car or larger?  I run larger on my 126 (18's) with Z rated tires and do about 30-35 front, 35-40 rear.

Markus 
 

> To: r129list at mbcoupes.com

> Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:43:29 -0400

> From: rtorchia at aol.com

> Subject: [R129 SL] sl500 proper tire pressure

> 

> I know this sounds dumb, but I have heard all sorts of opinions about 

> tire pressure on an sl500. I have Bridgestone Pole Potenzas Z rated 

> that take a maximum of roughly 50 PSI. The Mercedes manual says 28 PSI 

> is recommended. My M-B expert mechanic says this is too soft and 

> recommended 35 to 40 PSI (the former for the front wheels the latter 

> for the rear wheels), and yet another knowledgeable mechanic 

> recommended low 40s PSI which gives the car a harsh ride in my opinion. 

> I do not want to cause irregular or premature tire wear and would like 

> to hear what you all like on your Z rated tires. Thanks, rt

> 

> 

> Robert W. Torchia, Ph.D.

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