Pressions des pneus e300 e 2026

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Megan_Wilson88
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This is Michelin, and I just got a 2026 e300 e with 275/30R20 and 245/40R20 tires. I was wondering what the recommended tire pressure is because the suspension seems harsh and shaky. I am on the 2.6 litre tank as it was overinflated when I picked it up; the other tank reads 2.8 litres. Tire pressure monitoring websites, however, give readings of 2.2 and 2.3 for this particular tire. Could you please provide some guidance?
generic_user2
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Which tyre is it? This one on THIS vehicle? There is a difference between the two. What MB said on the filler flap and some generic tyre conversation online are the things I'd most trust. Make careful to check the pressures while it's cool, rather than standing in the light.
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Put faith in the cover. And be flexible enough to accommodate your own personal preferences and tastes.

(It will be very appealing to you if you are familiar with BMW M Sport). You could find it gentle if you've just seen a chiropractor.


Verify that you are reading the flap accurately based on the car's passenger capacity and the size and specifications of the wheels you are utilising.
StarVWmk7
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The recommended inflation pressures for the tyre sizes for that particular automobile are displayed on the filling flap.

If you want a more comfortable ride at the expense of increased gasoline consumption, the Owner's Manual used to suggest lowering the recommended pressure by 2-3 psi. I don't know if this is still true.
almamater78
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Historically, tyre load capacity was the basis for manufacturer-recommended pressures. Particularly for high efficiency models, I imagine that the suggested pressures of recent years are greater than what is actually necessary to support the vehicle's weight. Efforts to increase MPG at the expense of riding comfort will provide little benefits. Upon investigation, I determined that, on average, a 10% rise in pressure yielded a 0.8% enhancement in MPG. Additional 10% increases in pressure result in even less gain in mpg due to the law of diminishing returns.


My most recent two vehicles are Blue Motion and Blue Efficiency models. Clearly designed to maximise MPG, the suggested pressures in both instances were 20% to 30% greater than non-Blue versions. Since I prioritise a comfortable ride over small gains in gas mileage, I use previous models of the same vehicle as a guide to run lower pressures, or, as the OP did, I double-check using tyre pressure websites, including the manufacturer's.

One thing to keep in mind is that lowering the pressure on tires with a very low profile might make them more susceptible to rim damage from potholes.
generic_user2
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And of course, it goes without saying that larger pressures are required for lower profiles.
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