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Old 05-15-2017, 08:57 AM
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I want to run lower tire pressure on my rear tire's. Going from 44 to 42. However, I get the TPMS message warning and the only way I can get rid of the warning is to re-inflate back to 44. How can I run lower tire pressure and not have the warning?
Old 05-15-2017, 04:21 PM
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I think if you click through the menus there's a way to toggle between summer and winter tires, and it essentially tells the computer that whatever the current values are are what they're supposed to be.
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The instructions are explained in detail on pages 122-124 in the manual. I run 33 in the fronts and 39 in the rears and have never had a low tire pressure warning.
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Originally Posted by Sobrut911
The instructions are explained in detail on pages 122-124 in the manual. I run 33 in the fronts and 39 in the rears and have never had a low tire pressure warning.
Same here.
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Set load to partial instead of full
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Originally Posted by Sobrut911
The instructions are explained in detail on pages 122-124 in the manual. I run 33 in the fronts and 39 in the rears and have never had a low tire pressure warning.

Is that the "comfort" pressure? And is that the cold tire pressure?
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33/39 is cold tire pressure and my "comfort" preference. The pressures listed in the manual and driver's side door jamb are much higher. I find the factory recommendations loosen my fillings and damage my kidney.
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You should be able to run any pressure you want, then reset and train the system again to new pressures. Done this plenty of times. Takes a few mins for the system to read it while rolling.
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Originally Posted by Sobrut911
33/39 is cold tire pressure and my "comfort" preference. The pressures listed in the manual and driver's side door jamb are much higher. I find the factory recommendations loosen my fillings and damage my kidney.
Set the tire pressure to this setting and for whatever reason, now not getting a warning. Also, much more enjoyable ride. Plus, and I know this sounds crazy, it handles better on the road. Before, set on the factory numbers, it would hit so hard and lose composure over every bump. Now, just a firm bump and continues straight as if on rails.
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Thanks for the info, I think I'll try those pressures as well
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I also run 33 in the front and 39 in the rear when COLD.

After driving for awhile the TPMS shows the pressures around 36 / 42 HOT.

Never have any warnings at all.

I hated the factory spec pressures.
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I don't care about the warning light. Car loves 32 rear on the R888's. I can cut 0-60 in 2.4 seconds when I want to pull away from traffic lol
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Originally Posted by longboarder
I can cut 0-60 in 2.4 seconds
Insane!
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Originally Posted by longboarder
I don't care about the warning light. Car loves 32 rear on the R888's. I can cut 0-60 in 2.4 seconds when I want to pull away from traffic lol
Wow, amazing what the right pressure and tire combo can do!
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Originally Posted by vbb
Insane!
Originally Posted by Skwerl
Wow, amazing what the right pressure and tire combo can do!
And I run the same tire pressure on the street and on crappy airstrip surfaces. Check out what it can do;



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