Putt4par 1 Posted February 8, 2012 What sort of tyre pressures do you recommend for normal road use? I run 215-40-16's and used to run quite low pressures, around 28psi but wondered what the consensus here is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyboy666 195 1 Cars Posted February 9, 2012 there should be a sticker in the drivers side door shut, next to the catch. I think it may be along the lines of 30psi front 28psi rear or similar. but thats assuming the same tyre size is standard. As it isnt, I would use it as a guide and suit pressure to your driving style. It might also advise you on the tyre sidewall. Too high or too low pressure will be bad to drive and dangerous! too low, and you may damage the tyres, and find the car pulling all over the place too high and you'll struggle in wet, and may increase understeer and 'lift off oversteer' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engine killer 6 Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) as per my experience with 205/45-16, i sticked with 30psi. since i switched back to 195/50/15, i currently have 30-31psi front and ~29psi rear. i found the slightly higher pressure gives a firmer sidewall which makes steering more "lively". it is better to try out your personal preference. Edited February 9, 2012 by engine killer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Putt4par 1 Posted February 9, 2012 as per my experience with 205/45-16, i sticked with 30psi. since i switched back to 195/50/15, i currently have 30-31psi front and ~29psi rear. i found the slightly higher pressure gives a firmer sidewall which makes steering more "lively". it is better to try out your personal preference. there should be a sticker in the drivers side door shut, next to the catch. I think it may be along the lines of 30psi front 28psi rear or similar. but thats assuming the same tyre size is standard. As it isnt, I would use it as a guide and suit pressure to your driving style. It might also advise you on the tyre sidewall. Too high or too low pressure will be bad to drive and dangerous! too low, and you may damage the tyres, and find the car pulling all over the place too high and you'll struggle in wet, and may increase understeer and 'lift off oversteer' Thanks guys for the sound advice, will try out the 31 & 29 option and take it from there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
