Tyre Pressures

The_Inspector · Post by **The_Inspector** » Tue Mar 05, 2002 12:55 pm

Hi,

I've been wondering a while what tyre pressures I should have on my CC SE. I couldn't find anyting in the manual, but finally found a sticker when I opened the door. This said 2.3Bar, which using a calculator comes to aprox 33.3 psi, which seems a bit low.

I went to check my pressures this morning and found that they have been around 42psi since I got the car!!

What tyre pressures do people recommend? Do I go with the low 33 or around 40? Or is a comprimise in order, maybe 36?

Any feedback would be appreciated!

thanks

Alex LS · Post by **Alex LS** » Tue Mar 05, 2002 12:59 pm

I'm driving a Fiesta at the moment, and the 'correct' pressure for up to 3 people is 32 front and 26 rear. This didn't stop the dealer setting them all to 36 when I had it serviced though...

If the label says 33, it could be correct

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Tue Mar 05, 2002 2:13 pm

I too had a much larger pressure in my tyres from the dealership when I checked- even more than it should have been for full load. Wondered if there was a reason for this? Yesterday, I finally got round to setting mine at 2.3 bar as shown on the door sticker.

rob · Post by **rob** » Tue Mar 05, 2002 4:54 pm

Me and Melanie both found that 32psi is the best setting for tyre pressure. The 2.3bar seems a bit high still and can make the car 'skittish' even in the dry.

1.5psi seems to make quite a lot of difference.

Julia · Post by **Julia** » Tue Mar 05, 2002 7:14 pm

While on the subject of tyres......
I have had my CC almost a year and have noticed VERY bad wear on the tyres. I am sure I will be having to replace them soon :sad:
Has anyone else (similar age CC's) noticed this? (or is it my driving)
Does anyone know how long the F1's last??
Is this norm?
Thanks

rob · Post by **rob** » Tue Mar 05, 2002 7:25 pm

is this one the indside or outside edges.

If so go and get the tracking AND THE CAMBER checked or it will just continue to destroy tyres.

Julia · Post by **Julia** » Tue Mar 05, 2002 7:28 pm

Its not one side or the other, or not that I have noticed.
I will have a good check.
I have a feeling it is to do with the speed I drive as when I had the rear passenger side tyre replaced (had 3 nails in it!) The tyre man commented on the tread on the tyres and said "cor you must drive fast!"
Any other speed demons out there???

rob · Post by **rob** » Tue Mar 05, 2002 8:21 pm

are your tyre pressures correct.

I would suggest one of those digital tyre pressure gagues as the garage ones are usually way out (and that can be dangerous)

Julia · Post by **Julia** » Tue Mar 05, 2002 11:05 pm

You expect me to check the tyre pressure?
Isn't that what a man is for???

I will get someone to check them and have a look!
I still can't get rid of the squeaky brakes - thought my free mouse would have given up on that by now! :rolleyes:

koppers · Post by **koppers** » Tue Mar 26, 2002 7:17 pm

I race a colleague after work some time ago before I lowered my 206cc. He have a Volvo V60 T5 and to avoid both a trip to another world, I had to slam on the brakes down from 185km/h to 60km/h - the reaction from the car almost give me a heart attack!

It feels like the worst roller coaster trip I ever had - the care move left-right-left-right for almost 5++sec before it stabilize.

I do check the tyre pressure - same as in the book, then I lowered the car - problem still there but less loose-jointed but still its scare the shit out of me when I slam the breaks.

Any other suggestion than tyre pressure?

Jan Tore Kopperud

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Wed Mar 27, 2002 4:36 am

Koppers- how about killing your speed and not yourself- that'll sort out your problem,

cheers,

Robbie