[Smartchicago32]

I was wondering if you guys follow the label on the car that has the tire pressure on it? My 2008 smart fortwo says 29psi front 36psi rear should i follow that?

 

[Smart Bob]

Yes, works well on both of our smarts. I usually put in 30 psi in the front tires. I adjust the pressures twice per month.

 

[OliverB]

Same here. Did for my 451 and now for my 453 - with 30 in front. Even wear on tires on 451 after 30K miles at time of surrender.

 

[smark]

I was wondering if you guys follow the label on the car that has the tire pressure on it? My 2008 smart fortwo says 29psi front 36psi rear should i follow that?

Yes, that’s the correct pressure. That’s what the manufacture recommends. Optimal performance. Front and the rear tires.

 

[mattwithcats]

That is correct if....

That is correct if you have 44 PSI max tires.

I have 51 PSI max tires, and put 260 KPA, 38 PSI in the front, and 300 KPA, 44 PSI, in the rear.

Getting 44 MPG with 50% city driving...

 

[InjuredAgain]

I was wondering if you guys follow the label on the car that has the tire pressure on it? My 2008 smart fortwo says 29psi front 36psi rear should i follow that?

That tire pressure bias, in addition to the tire size stagger, is not justified based on a smart's weight distribution nor power output. The pressures seem to have been recommended to increase the understeer of the vehicle, and create emergency handling behavior that is more acceptable for the average driver.

I run a 2 PSI difference between the front and rear wheels on the OEM tires and that helps provide a bit more neutral handling. I have an ED that is roughly 300 pounds heavier and run 32F/34R, but that may be a bit too high, especially in terms of impact harshness up front, for a gas smart. Measurements with a tire pyrometer would suggest more even pressures front and rear, but that doesn't seem to work well with the stock suspension setup and stock tire sizes.

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[Miss Mercedes]

If you have the manufacturer-recommended tyres, I’d go by the door sticker.

I run oversized 185/60/15 tyres at either 45 or 40 psi (rated max is 51) to help soak up bumps and be able to corner without a wobbly sidewall.

 

[nlel1975]

I've got 145/65/15 fitted to the front of my 451 and still run 29PSI front 36PSI rear which is correct.

 

[Shoehorn]

I run 40psi in all my tires. Stock is almost flat.