Tire pressure for Nexen 3000 17's...

[1sickgst]

Hey everyone. I've got some Nexen 3000 205/40ZR17 tires and I was wondering what psi I should be running on for a daily driver. It's max load pressure is 50 psi. From the other posts I've read, they said to run ~5psi below the max. Is 45psi still ok or what do you all think? Is anyone in particular using these tires and what do you use? Thanks in advance.

 

[asian312]

45psi sounds a bit high. My track tires (road race) start at 30-35psi and rise to 40-42psi hot depending on front or back. For my street tires I normally run 33 front and 30 rear.

 

[DSMSpyder99]

i run 35psi all the way around...also why do you have 205/40 those are WAY too small of a tire for a DSM, your car is not a honda civic. You should ditch them at get a 225/45/17

 

[1sickgst]

i run 35psi all the way around...also why do you have 205/40 those are WAY too small of a tire for a DSM, your car is not a honda civic. You should ditch them at get a 225/45/17

Oh, I agree. However, the tires and rims came together and I didn't know until after I got them. The rim won't allow for a wider tire, but I will try to get 225's next go around. Thanks for the help.

 

[kspharris]

You should run 35 or 36 psi in them. I used to sell the Nexen N3000 tires and they are a pretty good tire. Your rim even if it is a 7.5" wide will still take a 225 tire. Good luck.

 

[DSMSpyder99]

Oh, I agree. However, the tires and rims came together and I didn't know until after I got them. The rim won't allow for a wider tire, but I will try to get 225's next go around. Thanks for the help.

sounds like you got it from Wheelnext.com? You probably have 17x7, even though they are narrow you can still fit a 225/45/17.

 

[1sickgst]

Oh, well I'll definitely look into the 225/45's then. Thanks.