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Post by newbie on Apr 11, 2012 0:41:45 GMT 8
Would like to check with the experts.. Do you guys follow the recommended tyre pressure indication located beside the driver's door or do you pump a higher pressure than the recommended level?
Am asking this because I had a punctured tyre recently and coincidentally my tyre pressure was around 240 instead of the recommended 220.
Any issues with pumping at a higher pressure? Thanks guys in advance!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2012 1:23:53 GMT 8
I always pump 240. There won't b any issue as long as you dun go beyond 250. You will feel it's a bit hard on the road but fast when travelling but tendancy of getting it puncture is high cos any brushing against your tyre or sharp object will cost it to burst. Same logic as a balloon.
If you think 240 is still too high, then go for 230.
Cheers.
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Post by newbie on Apr 11, 2012 1:29:16 GMT 8
I also find that a higher tyre pressure increases the torqueness and makes the ride smoother! Thanks for your advice!
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Post by nICKster on Apr 11, 2012 12:16:58 GMT 8
If u heading dwn to Malaysia its better to pump 32 psi as long distance driving the pressure will increase.. In sg can pump 34-35 psi
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Post by amazingbiscuit on Apr 11, 2012 15:51:03 GMT 8
Really depends on how fast you wanna go.. I don't think the puncture is due to the increase of 20kpa.. Cause the max is 300 when Cold. I tried travelling about 1.5hrs on the road and the kpa goes up by about 15kpa at most (I pump 245 cold)..which is still below the 300..
Did my own tests 190kpa (11.5km/l) 240 kpa (12.7km/l).. So in some sense it helps FC? I drive a rio btw..
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Post by davidpeck on Apr 11, 2012 18:26:05 GMT 8
But do take note that the higher the pressure the lesser the contact with the road when travelling at speed.
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Post by zleipnir on Apr 18, 2012 19:59:00 GMT 8
I do 240kpa too but will be more bumpy as it's harder. 220kpa for comfort and grip but FC higher loh
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Post by nICKster on Apr 21, 2012 15:47:07 GMT 8
more preassure the car will be lighter but no grip tats y ur FC will be better
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Post by maman on May 7, 2012 12:10:37 GMT 8
Hi guys, jus to check does it depend on the size of your rims/tyre too for certain pressure? eg. 15" rims/tyre pressure is different for 17" tyre....
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Post by rastanail on May 28, 2012 14:38:51 GMT 8
the air pressure dont really depend much on the size but if u r talking abt FC.. the weight of the rim plays a part. tts what i noe... correct me if i am wrong dudes!
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Post by zleipnir on Jun 2, 2012 12:47:45 GMT 8
air pressure plays a part on your FC also. If u have less pressure your tyres have more contact with the road, better grip and less bumpy but your FC gets worse. I tried 220 to 240kpa. got difference. I stick to 240kpa hahaha the air pressure dont really depend much on the size but if u r talking abt FC.. the weight of the rim plays a part. tts what i noe... correct me if i am wrong dudes!
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Post by picanyeo on Jun 2, 2012 22:51:22 GMT 8
Different tyre size got different pressure ratings. My hancook 14" is 220kpa but Yokohama 17" is 230kpa. So have to see the recommended tyre pressure.
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