Tyre Pressures

ardvark · 29th January 2011, 13:20

Just reading thru' the forum catching up on the weeks threads when a subject caught my eye. It was mentioned in one of the threads that some members have a tyre pressure of 40psi or so. The theory being of longer tyre life.

What do members think of this theory?

Does this theory work?

Is there a safty issue?

We all want our tyres to last longer and perhaps this issue could help members to decide if it's worth it or not.

James.uk · 29th January 2011, 13:23

I run on 32 psi winter and 36 psi summer, but bear in mind the higher the pressure (above recommended) the less grip you get...

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Poppy · 29th January 2011, 13:59

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Originally Posted by ardvark

Just reading thru' the forum catching up on the weeks threads when a subject caught my eye. It was mentioned in one of the threads that some members have a tyre pressure of 40psi or so. The theory being of longer tyre life.

What do members think of this theory?

Does this theory work?

Is there a safty issue?

We all want our tyres to last longer and perhaps this issue could help members to decide if it's worth it or not.

Hiya. I thought it was not good to over inflate..

.. I have fitted 215/55/16s to mine and i put 30 in all round. Poppy.

COLVERT · 29th January 2011, 14:11

With the correct pressure you will get the best use and life out of your tyres.
Over inflate and the middle will wear out first.
Under inflate and the sides will wear out first.

But, what the hell, it's your money and if you want to throw it away that's your prerogative. Lol.

Colvert.

Poppy · 29th January 2011, 14:16

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Originally Posted by COLVERT

With the correct pressure you will get the best use and life out of your tyres.
Over inflate and the middle will wear out first.
Under inflate and the sides will wear out first.

But, what the hell, it's your money and if you want to throw it away that's your prerogative. Lol.

Colvert.

Hiya John. Well, i was putting in 34 front and 33 rear... My middle fronts were wearing so quick it was untrue... So i got advice about the pressure being 16s and not 15s and was told to put 30 in all round which is what i have been doing and everything seems fine. Poppy

BIG LEK · 29th January 2011, 14:28

I run 32 in the front and 34 in the rear the reason i run slightly more in the rear is i normally have the kids in, and ive never had any problems,

kevrandle · 29th January 2011, 14:42

In my rover handbook technical data 9pp 234 it gives 32 psi front and rear for almost all models, the odd one being 34 psi.

richardwjackson · 29th January 2011, 14:46

Surely, over inflating your tyres is going to compromise grip and handling...

BIG LEK · 29th January 2011, 14:46

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Originally Posted by kevrandle

In my rover handbook technical data 9pp 234 it gives 32 psi front and rear for almost all models, the odd one being 34 psi.

I was going to say that its normally 32 right round but i run slightly more in the rear tyres my own choice really, and i would agree with colverts comment to be honest

James.uk · 29th January 2011, 16:55

Hiya Big lek. Try running on 32 all round and leave the kids at home..

Pops Middle fronts?? how many wheels you got on your car??

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29th January 2011, 13:20	#1
ardvark Al 75 CDTI Tourer Auto Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Studley Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 1 Thanked 69 Times in 48 Posts	Tyre Pressures Just reading thru' the forum catching up on the weeks threads when a subject caught my eye. It was mentioned in one of the threads that some members have a tyre pressure of 40psi or so. The theory being of longer tyre life. What do members think of this theory? Does this theory work? Is there a safty issue? We all want our tyres to last longer and perhaps this issue could help members to decide if it's worth it or not. __________________ ARDVARK

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kevrandle Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sheffield Posts: 299 Thanks: 37 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Rover recommended pressures In my rover handbook technical data 9pp 234 it gives 32 psi front and rear for almost all models, the odd one being 34 psi.

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	I run on 32 psi winter and 36 psi summer, but bear in mind the higher the pressure (above recommended) the less grip you get... ...

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COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	With the correct pressure you will get the best use and life out of your tyres. Over inflate and the middle will wear out first. Under inflate and the sides will wear out first. But, what the hell, it's your money and if you want to throw it away that's your prerogative. Lol. Colvert.

29th January 2011, 14:28	#6
BIG LEK Banned Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: somewhere Posts: 3,833 Thanks: 52 Thanked 59 Times in 52 Posts	I run 32 in the front and 34 in the rear the reason i run slightly more in the rear is i normally have the kids in, and ive never had any problems,

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Hiya Big lek. Try running on 32 all round and leave the kids at home.. Pops Middle fronts?? how many wheels you got on your car?? ... Just kidding ----- ...