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Post by sheldontan on Nov 22, 2010 20:01:51 GMT 8
Yoz,
just like to ask everyone here, how often do you all check/pump your tyres? What is the pressure you all pump?
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Post by guardian on Nov 22, 2010 21:06:23 GMT 8
Use the gauge meter or pressure pump at petrol kiose. By default, the recommend pressure is 220Kpa.
Depend on preference, pumpy ride or better fc
If not get a tpms.
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Post by Lao Beng on Nov 23, 2010 10:04:00 GMT 8
Ones in a month you can check 2 time that is the best.
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Post by nite2nite on Nov 23, 2010 16:42:56 GMT 8
Pump above 220 to enjoy a bit more FC saving if you are not hard or fast driver..
but dont go beyond 250
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Post by dex2008 on Nov 23, 2010 19:45:06 GMT 8
every time i pump petrol or about once every 2weeks to check the pressure front tyres = 260 rear tyres = 250
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Post by Lao Beng on Nov 23, 2010 23:33:16 GMT 8
every time i pump petrol or about once every 2weeks to check the pressure front tyres = 260 rear tyres = 250 I think that is too much pump in 240 is ok lo don't pump 260 or 250 later coner or raining when coming to brake you will know what happen
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Post by sheldontan on Nov 24, 2010 13:31:37 GMT 8
currently pumping on 220..
higher is gd for FC? why?
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Post by Lao Beng on Nov 24, 2010 16:18:45 GMT 8
currently pumping on 220.. higher is gd for FC? why? ok higher is good for fc this mean type suface area did not touch the ground much but problem when come to a bend or raining then not good not good. I believe you will understand can go for a try. but be care ful
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Post by sheldontan on Nov 24, 2010 17:24:24 GMT 8
lol..its good to listen to advises. No need to try..
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Post by dex2008 on Nov 25, 2010 18:27:06 GMT 8
my braking distance so far not much issue. cos i normally step bit hard than slowly stop. mine is manual so can drop gear. But for auto suggest to stick to 230-240.
Also my distance from the car infront is at least 1.5-2 cars wide (80km/h). probably u all will say road hog. but i'm going with the traffic. if the car infront is fast than i also fast but the distance away still applies.
actually high pressure only improves abit on the FC.
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Post by guardian on Nov 27, 2010 21:23:18 GMT 8
Note that this depends if the tyres are cold or hot during pump. Pressure can go to 260 even pump at 240.
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Post by spyder8850 on Dec 20, 2010 13:41:26 GMT 8
Hi guys... Just checking, You guys are talking about the context of the oem set-up of 215/45? If it thats the case, I think, max 220-230psi should be just nice.
But mine is 225/45 cos I've changed the rim. I pump 240 before and the steering feels light and the FC is good. But not too sure whether its the recommended psi... Anyone here have similar set up?
Btw, I saw someone mentioned about braking distance here. I think its not so much about the tyre, cos I personally have 2 cars in my family. The braking effectivness is not that efficient compared to other vehicle, like toyota or honda. Anyone here have similar encounteR? (sorry, side track abit)
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Post by Lao Beng on Dec 20, 2010 16:25:51 GMT 8
Hi guys... Just checking, You guys are talking about the context of the oem set-up of 215/45? If it thats the case, I think, max 220-230psi should be just nice. But mine is 225/45 cos I've changed the rim. I pump 240 before and the steering feels light and the FC is good. But not too sure whether its the recommended psi... Anyone here have similar set up? Btw, I saw someone mentioned about braking distance here. I think its not so much about the tyre, cos I personally have 2 cars in my family. The braking effectivness is not that efficient compared to other vehicle, like toyota or honda. Anyone here have similar encounteR? (sorry, side track abit) 240 is still ok but if you are the one who alway go tracking then put it to 210 to 220 that is the best.
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Post by guardian on Dec 20, 2010 21:31:22 GMT 8
I don't know if those pumps in kiosk are calibrated? I get less than what it shows. Eg display 240kpa , actual 232kpa.
Note that if the tyre is hot, need to select higher pressure.
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Post by Lao Beng on Dec 21, 2010 8:49:50 GMT 8
I don't know if those pumps in kiosk are calibrated? I get less than what it shows. Eg display 240kpa , actual 232kpa. Note that if the tyre is hot, need to select higher pressure. Yes you are rite normally at the Kiosk they are not calibrated
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Post by maveric on Jul 19, 2012 22:23:49 GMT 8
Greeting to all, Reading through the forum found this topic.
Personally I got a friend who told me that I can max the pressure. All the years with my old Lancer, to some it's shocking. My pump was 280 kpa. That was on a 16" Japan, Korea & Taiwan tyre.
The pros - saving, full tank about 650 km.
The cons - braking problem, less grip on the floor.
Above feedback given is without prejudice, but base on my experience.
Cheers
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Post by corgel on Jul 20, 2012 13:58:15 GMT 8
Hi guys... Just checking, You guys are talking about the context of the oem set-up of 215/45? If it thats the case, I think, max 220-230psi should be just nice. But mine is 225/45 cos I've changed the rim. I pump 240 before and the steering feels light and the FC is good. But not too sure whether its the recommended psi... Anyone here have similar set up? Btw, I saw someone mentioned about braking distance here. I think its not so much about the tyre, cos I personally have 2 cars in my family. The braking effectivness is not that efficient compared to other vehicle, like toyota or honda. Anyone here have similar encounteR? (sorry, side track abit) I believe that tyre pressure is not affected by the size of your tyres or rims... tyre pressure is in essence the pressure of the air inside the tyres... this pressure is the one that is holding up the tyres, regardless of the volume... if u have bigger tyres, there's just more air being injected into the hollow part to achieve the same amount of pressure... therefore, tyre pressure should be the same no matter what tyre you use, but matters only between different kinds of vehicles due to the curb weight... as for braking distance, the difference will be due to the braking power of the brakes, the weight of the vehicle, the grip of the tyres, etc... as you are comparing between different brands and makes, there are too many factors affecting it... tyre pressure definitely affects braking distance due to the fact that it affects the grip of the tyres... think of tyres like balloons, the more air being pumped in, the rounder it becomes... by being rounder, less of the rubber is actually touching the ground thus the reduced grip... this in turn affects the braking power... therefore, increasing tyre pressure increases fuel efficiency, reduces wear and increase braking distance all due to the fact that less of the rubber is touching the ground...
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Post by maveric on Jul 20, 2012 19:34:47 GMT 8
Hi guys... Just checking, You guys are talking about the context of the oem set-up of 215/45? If it thats the case, I think, max 220-230psi should be just nice. But mine is 225/45 cos I've changed the rim. I pump 240 before and the steering feels light and the FC is good. But not too sure whether its the recommended psi... Anyone here have similar set up? Btw, I saw someone mentioned about braking distance here. I think its not so much about the tyre, cos I personally have 2 cars in my family. The braking effectivness is not that efficient compared to other vehicle, like toyota or honda. Anyone here have similar encounteR? (sorry, side track abit) I believe that tyre pressure is not affected by the size of your tyres or rims... tyre pressure is in essence the pressure of the air inside the tyres... this pressure is the one that is holding up the tyres, regardless of the volume... if u have bigger tyres, there's just more air being injected into the hollow part to achieve the same amount of pressure... therefore, tyre pressure should be the same no matter what tyre you use, but matters only between different kinds of vehicles due to the curb weight... as for braking distance, the difference will be due to the braking power of the brakes, the weight of the vehicle, the grip of the tyres, etc... as you are comparing between different brands and makes, there are too many factors affecting it... tyre pressure definitely affects braking distance due to the fact that it affects the grip of the tyres... think of tyres like balloons, the more air being pumped in, the rounder it becomes... by being rounder, less of the rubber is actually touching the ground thus the reduced grip... this in turn affects the braking power... therefore, increasing tyre pressure increases fuel efficiency, reduces wear and increase braking distance all due to the fact that less of the rubber is touching the ground... Well generally I agreed with you. The thing is base on my experience, I have been using on my Lancer was preformance tyres since day 1. When I got my car from C&C. Wear & Tear - Not very much an issue, as most people see my as new. Fuel Consumption - People telling me Lancer takes petrol like water. But I am enjoy 650 KM and more. Noise - Pretty quiet for 1st, 2 years. But when reaching 3, it starts to be more noisy. Nevertheless the ride is also kind of bumpy. For safety sake don't quite recommend, because the braking distance a great issue. As it tends to slide... you will sweat when you do emergency brake. Trust me... Cheers
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Post by kyled on Feb 24, 2013 15:13:38 GMT 8
I would check every time you get an oil change. It is a quick routine thing and auto shops don't charge for it. Better safe then sorry especially in the winter time.
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