Tire Pressure?

[Cyrix2k]

My car was involved in accident a while back so the information on the door was painted over. Does anyone know the correct air pressure for stock P205/60 R15 tires? Thanks!

[jackcass]

front: 29-33 PSI

rear: 36-42 PSI

This is from memory, so someone correct if I am wrong, and I will fix this post. I check my tires way too often though, so I'm pretty sure those are accurate. I have the 16" wheels, but the 15" and 16" wheels are listed as the same pressures.

[randywalters]

My car was involved in accident a while back so the information on the door was painted over. Does anyone know the correct air pressure for stock P205/60 R15 tires? Thanks!Tire pressures are different model to model, and since the convertible is a lot heavier than a coupe or sedan you should get this info only from someone who has a 96 318ic.

Doesn't your owners manual list the tire pressures?

[Cyrix2k]

I didn't see the pressures listed in my manual - I checked before posting. Also searched the forums. I had 26 in the front, 32 in the rear which I'm positive was WAY too low. I upped that to 33 in the front, 37 in the rear for right now.

Side note - I guess the low tire pressure was why it was REALLY easy to induce understeer when playing around.

[Daved]

The pressures are listed in my manual but don't ask me for them, the manual is in my car which is at the shop right now.

[jackcass]

Tire pressures are different model to model, and since the convertible is a lot heavier than a coupe or sedan you should get this info only from someone who has a 96 318ic.

Doesn't your owners manual list the tire pressures?


Didn't even think about it being a convertible. That could be the only difference. I am sure though that the 328ic and 318ic would list the same pressure, because they share the same chassis.

Anyway, I think the info for the 318ic is listed in my manual, but it will probably be tonight before I can look at it and post again.

[jackcass]

I didn't see the pressures listed in my manual - I checked before posting. Also searched the forums. I had 26 in the front, 32 in the rear which I'm positive was WAY too low. I upped that to 33 in the front, 37 in the rear for right now.

Side note - I guess the low tire pressure was why it was REALLY easy to induce understeer when playing around.

I think your front tire pressure should be okay for now, but you might want a bit more in your rear tires... say, 39 or 40... until you find out the correct pressures.

[pelotudo]

Just walked out to my 328I. Although 4dr and I6, I would recommend using these AT LEAST these number for yours:

Front (Non-Fully loaded) - 33 PSI
Rear (Non-Fully loaded) - 36 PSI

Fully loaded (5 people + trunk) it recommends up to 42 for the rear. I run 35/38 personally with a normal load, and up to 5 PSI over will retain handling without running risk of blowing. Underinflation will lead to bad gas mileage and handling, while gaining traction (rear).

[Cyrix2k]

Where is the tire pressure info in the manual? I only saw tire size - nothing about the recommended tire pressure.

Anyway, I was just out driving and it feels like I have a very tiny amount of oversteer now. I'm not sure though because I didn't push it, so it could also be a neutral setup. I just don't think it's understeering anymore.