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Old 07-13-2011, 05:56 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by san rensho
Why does Porsche recommend 7 pounds difference in tire pressure front to rear?

I've only had my car a couple of months and just recently statrted to push it in the corners. On 60-70 mph sweepers I noticed pronounced lift throttle oversteer. I said to myself, this is a Boxster, the mid engine should make the car very balanced and all, but it felt like an air cooled 911 when I got off the gas in corners.

So I put 4 more PSI in the fronts and it felt better. Then I went to 36 front and rear and now it feels great.

Is there a reason for 29 front/36 rear?
My best guess is ride comfort. The car feels smoother with 29F. I typically run 32 cold all around on the street.

Yes every car will exhibit throttle lift oversteer without active stability management... even a 63 Ford Falcon. It's a physics thing.
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