533i Tire Pressures

JasB · Post by **JasB** » Mar 20, 2012 10:30 PM

Any thoughts as to best tire pressures to run on the 533i for a DD?

Thanks,

Jim

mooseheadm5 · Post by **mooseheadm5** » Mar 20, 2012 10:35 PM

You need to specify what size wheels and tires, what type of tread, etc.

JasB · Post by **JasB** » Mar 20, 2012 11:26 PM

Minor detail! The tires on the 533 are 205/70/14 Kumho Solus KR 21 M&S.

Thanks,

Jim

mooseheadm5 · Post by **mooseheadm5** » Mar 20, 2012 11:28 PM

I'd go around 34-36 and see how it feels.

JasB · Post by **JasB** » Mar 20, 2012 11:36 PM

Thanks for the info...I was running 25 all around and that seems to be a little bumpy in the ride, but I'm thinking it's probably the the tires.

Thanks

Jim

mooseheadm5 · Post by **mooseheadm5** » Mar 21, 2012 12:02 AM

25 is darn near flat. There is a recommendation on the driver's door jamb for an average tire.

Kenny Blankenship · Post by **Kenny Blankenship** » Mar 21, 2012 12:05 AM

I'd try 33 front 34 rear.

Kyle in NO · Post by **Kyle in NO** » Mar 21, 2012 12:05 AM

What would possess someone to run 25 psi in a road tire?

JasB · Post by **JasB** » Mar 21, 2012 12:07 AM

Sorry - I meant 35. I guess I'm losing it (assuming I ever had it).

Jim

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Mar 21, 2012 12:23 AM

BMW specified 33psi per axle for up to four persons and 36psi for "heavier loading." They recommend keeping the spare tire at 40psi.

Best,
wkohler

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Mar 21, 2012 12:48 AM

No you didn't...

What's the tire say?

JasB · Post by **JasB** » Mar 21, 2012 12:54 AM

Pressures noted on tire usually are the max load ratings.

mechacode · Post by **mechacode** » Mar 21, 2012 1:26 AM

I usually stick to 36, 38 if I'm going to drive a long distance to eek out a little better mpg.

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Mar 21, 2012 1:38 AM

mechacode wrote:I usually stick to 36, 38 if I'm going to drive a long distance to eek out a little better mpg.

And wear out the center of your tires. That works well.

mechacode · Post by **mechacode** » Mar 21, 2012 2:25 AM

wkohler wrote:
mechacode wrote:I usually stick to 36, 38 if I'm going to drive a long distance to eek out a little better mpg.
And wear out the center of your tires. That works well.

Post by **Jeremy** » Mar 21, 2012 8:24 AM

wkohler wrote:
mechacode wrote:I usually stick to 36, 38 if I'm going to drive a long distance to eek out a little better mpg.
And wear out the center of your tires. That works well.

Smooth tires create less friction and thus return better fuel economy, right?

Smooth tire, smoooooth ride, baby.

oldskool · Post by **oldskool** » Mar 21, 2012 9:59 AM

I like my tires the same way I like my women. . .

Nanajoth · Post by **Nanajoth** » Mar 21, 2012 10:03 AM

oldskool wrote:I like my tires the same way I like my women. . .

Flat and bald?

mooseheadm5 · Post by **mooseheadm5** » Mar 21, 2012 10:08 AM

Inflatable?

Filled with a bicycle pump?

Kenny Blankenship · Post by **Kenny Blankenship** » Mar 21, 2012 12:33 PM

Worn on the inside...

Though you can get slightly better gas mileage with 35+ lbs of air, I find it causes wear in the center of the tire, especially at the rear (assuming your camber is at stock settings). This has been true of all my old E12s, E23s and E28s. The 32 to 34 lb range seems to work best.

David Hunt · Post by **David Hunt** » Mar 21, 2012 1:35 PM

oldskool wrote:I like my tires the same way I like my women. . .

Mounted AND balanced?

C.R. Krieger · Post by **C.R. Krieger** » Mar 21, 2012 2:44 PM

Kyle in NO wrote:What would possess someone to run 25 psi in a road tire?

Yokohama A-008. That's what.

oldskool · Post by **oldskool** » Mar 21, 2012 6:08 PM

Nanajoth wrote:
oldskool wrote:I like my tires the same way I like my women. . .
Flat and bald?

Oh Yous guys . .

I like 'em black and shaved!

a · Post by a » Mar 21, 2012 6:18 PM

I run about 32-35 depending on my mood. 32 is a good soft ride and decent in rain. 35 is good for mpg. I run stock 195 70 14 3 season tires. 99 % of the driving is round town.

Post by **Jeremy** » Mar 21, 2012 9:27 PM

C.R. Krieger wrote:
Kyle in NO wrote:What would possess someone to run 25 psi in a road tire?
Yokohama A-008. That's what.

You run 165/70R10 (not a typo) Mini Cooper tires on an e28?

alijonny · Post by **alijonny** » Mar 21, 2012 11:16 PM

oldskool wrote:I like my tires the same way I like my women. . .

Rated to take at least 1000lbs of your load?

C.R. Krieger · Post by **C.R. Krieger** » Mar 22, 2012 12:24 AM

Jeremy wrote:
C.R. Krieger wrote:
Kyle in NO wrote:What would possess someone to run 25 psi in a road tire?
Yokohama A-008. That's what.
You run 165/70R10 (not a typo) Mini Cooper tires on an e28?

Yokohama made them in a variety of sizes. Mine were 205-55/14, IIRC - and not on a BMW.

Post by **Jeremy** » Mar 22, 2012 12:33 AM

C.R. Krieger wrote:Yokohama made them in a variety of sizes. Mine were 205-55/14, IIRC - and not on a BMW.

I believe you're thinking of the Yoko A008r. The Yoko A-008 is a very specific tire for a very specific fitment. It only comes in one size.

C.R. Krieger · Post by **C.R. Krieger** » Mar 22, 2012 11:52 AM

Jeremy wrote:
C.R. Krieger wrote:Yokohama made them in a variety of sizes. Mine were 205-55/14, IIRC - and not on a BMW.
I believe you're thinking of the Yoko A008r. The Yoko A-008 is a very specific tire for a very specific fitment. It only comes in one size.

I'm pretty sure it didn't in 1987.

mechacode · Post by **mechacode** » Mar 23, 2012 5:40 PM

wkohler wrote:
mechacode wrote:I usually stick to 36, 38 if I'm going to drive a long distance to eek out a little better mpg.
And wear out the center of your tires. That works well.

Unless of course you have blizzaks on that are rated at 44psi.

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