Philbiker Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I have a 2004 Legacy with the 16" rims that used to be on the older GT models. I notice that I get a lot of edge wear in the front and there is sag in the front tire when the car is at rest; as if it were underinflated. However, I am inflating the tire to the pressure that is recommended inside the door panel (32psi I believe). Is there some kind of consensus about tire inflation on these size rims? Should I try a different tire (I'm using KUHMO ECSTA ASX tires). Edit: My rims look like these: http://jamalb.net/gallery/d/4775-2/0323091746.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 tire inflation sounds good........when was the last time you had a front end alignment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbiker Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks for posting! tire inflation sounds good........when was the last time you had a front end alignment?Maybe 10K miles ago? It's been a while, but I've noticed this uneven wear since I got the car new regardless of the alignment (which can cause other tire wear problems) or tires. According to a search here it seems lots of users inflate their tires a little high with these wheels - I think I may give it a try. I'll need new tires in a couple months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 when my 92 ss had those wheels, the previous owner had them at 44psi....on some pretty good potenzas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic/se Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I have a 2004 Legacy with the 16" rims that used to be on the older GT models. I notice that I get a lot of edge wear in the front and there is sag in the front tire when the car is at rest; as if it were underinflated. However, I am inflating the tire to the pressure that is recommended inside the door panel (32psi I believe). Is there some kind of consensus about tire inflation on these size rims? Should I try a different tire (I'm using KUHMO ECSTA ASX tires). Edit: My rims look like these: http://jamalb.net/gallery/d/4775-2/0323091746.jpg I prefere 36psi it handles better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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