Help Tire pressure when larger wheels are installed??

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Old May 23, 2019 | 07:45 PM
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Question Tire pressure when larger wheels are installed??

Greetings.

I generally don't mess wheel size changes, as messing with the ones the car was designed with can open large issues.

However, I just acquired a low milage excellently maintained 2011 G37 S that is fun as hXXX to drive, and fulfills my
continuing preference for expressing my shifty-ness. And, the prior owner installed Achilles 245/35 ZR 20's on the front,
and 275/30 ZR 20's on the back; mounted on AZAD rims.
The vehicle corners amazingly, and there is no interference.

QUESTION:
The owner's manual specifies 33 PSI.

With these tires/wheels,
what pressure should be run???

(I've searched here for the answer, but there are conflicting ideas: Either "the same", or "increase to 36 psi..")
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Old May 24, 2019 | 12:18 AM
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There is no magic number. Start with 33 psi, monitor tire wear and adjust pressure up or down as needed.
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Old Jul 1, 2019 | 04:05 PM
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Well, Thanks!
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Old Jul 2, 2019 | 12:17 PM
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I run 245 and 275 at 36 psi. Even wearing and not too firm or soft on pilot sport as3+. Each tire will have different sidewall flex. I'd start at 38 and drive around and adjust
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