Track Day (cold)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class — Track Day (cold) Tire Pressure
For track day (cold) use on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, set cold pressures to 34 PSI front and 38 PSI rear.
Track Day (cold) cold pressure
Front
34
234 kPa
-4 vs OEM
Rear
38
262 kPa
-4 vs OEM
OEM spec
38/42 PSI
Tire size
245/45R18
Curb weight
1,700 kg
Category
sedan
Tires gain 4–6 PSI when hot on track. Start 4 PSI below street to land near the ideal 36–38 PSI hot window.
Community-tuned pressures based on OEM spec + typical use-case deltas. Always verify against your door-jamb sticker for your exact trim and load rating. Minimum safe pressure is 24 PSI for most passenger tires.
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FAQ
Frequently asked
- What tire pressure should I use for track driving in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
- For track day (cold) use on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, set cold pressures to 34 PSI front and 38 PSI rear. Tires gain 4–6 PSI when hot on track. Start 4 PSI below street to land near the ideal 36–38 PSI hot window.
- What is the OEM tire pressure for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
- The factory cold pressure spec for the 2017–2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is 38 PSI front / 42 PSI rear. Always use the door-jamb sticker for your specific trim.
- Why drop the pressure for track use?
- Track tires gain 4–6 PSI of pressure when hot. Starting 4 PSI low (at 34/38 cold) should land you near the ideal 36–38 PSI hot window, where you get the best grip and most even tire wear.
- What is 34 PSI in bar or kPa?
- 34 PSI = 2.3 bar = 234 kPa. The rear 38 PSI = 2.6 bar.
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