So I don't have too much experience with stretched tires. The first time I ran them (215/45/17 on a 10.5" wheel) one of my side walls burst on the highway during a 2 hour road trip. Tire pressure was 40 psi and it was a Falken 512. My current set up is 205/45/17 on an 8.5" wheel and 215/45/17 on a 9" wheel (nothing crazy, both tires were able to be mounted with very little help from a cheetah/fire/etc). The tires are Nankang NSII's and I am currently running 40 psi.
I have to drive home which is a 5 hour drive. I am assuming the sidewall could burst either due to random chance imperfection in the tire, too much heat in the tire due to the long driving and/or too high of tire pressure. Would it be best to bring the pressure down? My e36 M3 proper tire pressures call for 32 psi front and 36 psi rear for stock wheels. I am assuming I will be fine either way but just want to hear your opinions.
I have to drive home which is a 5 hour drive. I am assuming the sidewall could burst either due to random chance imperfection in the tire, too much heat in the tire due to the long driving and/or too high of tire pressure. Would it be best to bring the pressure down? My e36 M3 proper tire pressures call for 32 psi front and 36 psi rear for stock wheels. I am assuming I will be fine either way but just want to hear your opinions.
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