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17th August 2010, 10:06 | #1 |
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I do not have a manual so am just querying. I have a set of new 16 inch Semperits about just over a month old. Already the outer top edge of tyre is showing wear. I have done nearly 2k since they were put on. Fronts = 34 Rear = 32 Is this correct? The pressures lose about one pound all round per week. I have noticed that the car drives lovely up to 70. Over 70, it feels slightly wobbly in the steering. Maybe I need to have the balance checked? Thanks GK |
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I assume you mean Semperit as in the tyre manufaturer Acccording to the hand book 1.8 manual ..............Front 30 psi ..............................Rear 28 psi Normal driving Above 100mph increase by 2 lbs Hope this helps Also I would suggest a 4 wheel track and a rebalance of the wheels
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Hello No. 6
Thanks for the info and for confirming what I now suspect and that is that the pressures at 34 results with the fronts being over inflated. Mmmm I will most definitely have the wheels tracked and balancing re-checked. The 17" Semperits came with the car which I picked up in July. I have never heard of them, where as I have heard that Serpents have a good all round reputation here. Much obliged No. 6 GK |
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See here, page 97 onwards for the correct pressure in Semperit tyres on a Rover http://www.semperit.com/generator/ww...e-table-en.pdf
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Thanks Steve. I have just looked at the table of tyre pressures in the link and have noted it all down. I did not know Serpents were alloys. Now I do
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Are you sure its 30psi for a diesel ? im sure mine are 34 at the front ? I shall double check in the morning !
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Moved thread to technical help forum also.
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