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Old Apr 25, 2002 | 11:14 AM
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Just put on 18"s

Sorry folks, dont have a camrea to post pics, but they look really phat. What kind of pressure should I maintain for everyday street use on 235x40R18 tires? And what torque are you guys using?

Our local Sears store is out of bus, so I had to drive around the city for 2 hrs to find a good deal on torque wrench.
Old Apr 25, 2002 | 11:34 AM
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Re: Just put on 18"s

Originally posted by Y2KMaxGXE-R
Sorry folks, dont have a camrea to post pics, but they look really phat. What kind of pressure should I maintain for everyday street use on 235x40R18 tires? And what torque are you guys using?

Our local Sears store is out of bus, so I had to drive around the city for 2 hrs to find a good deal on torque wrench.
Duuuddddeeeee, How can Sears go out of business? Where are you supposed to buy your craftsmen wrenches and sockets? You are deprived.

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Old May 25, 2002 | 10:51 AM
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Ditto How can Sears go under?
Congrats, How does the ride feel?
Old May 25, 2002 | 12:08 PM
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I am telling you, the Sears store in my area is closed now (it doesnt mean it went out of business). I bought my torque-wrench for 25 bucks at a local parts store, pretty cool. There is a big difference in ride (4 out of 5) in the city, can feel almost every little bump, but it is acceptable. On highway, the ride is still smooth like it was before, because I didnt touch the suspension. And now, I can take corners at speeds would have never dreamed of before. The car became a bit slower and takes more gas, but what a jaw dropper it is)

I would never put anything more than 18" on a Max.
Old May 25, 2002 | 01:54 PM
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GXE-r, keep about 35 in the wheels w/ air pressure and torque the lug nuts at about 80 lbs.
Old May 25, 2002 | 11:19 PM
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Originally posted by Y2KMaxGXE-R
I am telling you, the Sears store in my area is closed now (it doesnt mean it went out of business). I bought my torque-wrench for 25 bucks at a local parts store, pretty cool. There is a big difference in ride (4 out of 5) in the city, can feel almost every little bump, but it is acceptable. On highway, the ride is still smooth like it was before, because I didnt touch the suspension. And now, I can take corners at speeds would have never dreamed of before. The car became a bit slower and takes more gas, but what a jaw dropper it is)

I would never put anything more than 18" on a Max.
I have the same opinion as you do when I upgraded to 18"s. However I put my suspension in today and the ride definately changed from the floaty stock feeling. You think you can take turns fast with new tires just imagine suspension I torqued my lugs to 90 ftlbs. I haven't checked pressure yet but I am going to try and keep them as high as possible 35-40psi unless I am going to the track.
Old May 26, 2002 | 11:16 AM
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I have the same opinion as you do when I upgraded to 18"s. However I put my suspension in today and the ride definately changed from the floaty stock feeling. You think you can take turns fast with new tires just imagine suspension I torqued my lugs to 90 ftlbs. I haven't checked pressure yet but I am going to try and keep them as high as possible 35-40psi unless I am going to the track.
yeah, the car still floats like a boat...but if you make it stiff, then the luxury of Max goes away...it is not Integrah..
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