[R129 SL] sl500 proper tire pressure

[Jonathan Hodgman]

I run 36-38 psi in mine w/ 18' Aero II's on PS2's.  Smooth as Glass and 
grip Almost like an R spec;-)

Jonathan



rtorchia at aol.com wrote:

> 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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