If BMW 50/50, why 4 more psi for the rear tires? (archive)

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If BMW 50/50, why 4 more psi for the rear tires? (archive)

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Posted by MagnaOwl on November 25, 2000 at 11:17:30:

(posted from: chpxy02-chrtr02.ne.mediaone.net (24.128.190.214))

Why does BMW recommend 4 more psi for the rear tires? How does BMW determine the recommended psi? In other words, why 29/33 instead of 31/35 etc.? Thanks a lot, if you can answer this, because no one seems to have an answer.

Best for Average Drivers on Straight Roads Orca 19:24 11/25/2000 (1)
- Correction-Brain Fade - I gave rear-front numbers Orca 19:30 11/25/2000 (0)
Re: If BMW 50/50, why 4 more psi for the rear tire 6shifter 11:51 11/25/2000 (3)
- 48/52 ??? Isn't that a bit too much ??? Lez 14:19 11/25/2000 (2)
  - 48/52 is the front/rear balance of the car, 6shifter 14:43 11/25/2000 (1)
    - FYI...The Z8 is a true 50/50 (nt) MJ 18:25 11/25/2000 (0)

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