Tyre Pressures

[MrChips]

Hi

I usually keep the tyre pressures on my car set to what is specified in the car's handbook (2.2 on front, 2.0 on back I think - tyres are 165/65/R14T - car is 1.1i 2002 3dr Sax) but I just wondered what I should set them to if I have more weight than normal in the car? I'm going to have quite a bit extra weight in the car next week when I goto the lake district for Christmas (suitcase, booze, presents, one person in front with me).

[hesslevtr]

i wouldnt goto mad maybe an extra couple of psi in each

[Mystic]

On the sticker on the inside of the drivers door (where it hinges from) isnt there specified pressures for regular use and use under extra load?

[MrChips]

On the sticker on the inside of the drivers door (where it hinges from) isnt there specified pressures for regular use and use under extra load?

No, mine has the sticker but just one set of pressures.

[Mystic]

Hmm, anyone at home right now mind checking if there sticker has 2 sets of pressures? Mines away down the road ;)

Im pretty sure i remember seing 2 sets of pressures on mine though.

[hesslevtr]

Hmm, anyone at home right now mind checking if there sticker has 2 sets of pressures? Mines away down the road ;)

Im pretty sure i remember seing 2 sets of pressures on mine though.

i cant be arsed to go to car will do later

i can remember seeing 2 but its only psi and bar not 2 diffrent pressure

[Mystic]

Mine were definatly both measured in bar, i remember getting into an argument with a machine in BP cus it wouldnt display bar on its little screen :P

[DevilDamo]

I thought it tells you this in your owners handbook...

[mattchewone]

anyone know what the standard psi is for normal tyres on a 1.1 1997 saxo?

[DevilDamo]

32 front... 36 rear... if I remember correctly.

Check the tables at local garages. Should also tell you in your handbook. Figures are also displayed on your tyre walls.

[Barry123]

I had 165/65/R14 back in the day.

I think the psi was to remain the same even when loaded... Of course if you are applying more weight to the car than the maximum load (check handbook for max laden weight).

I'm pretty sure it remains the same. If you want to be sure... increase the pressure by no more than .1 of a bar and avoid full motorway speed. The tyres wont explode or anything. But it's best to be safe.

Check your tyres before setting off. look at the wear and check for cracks.

How much weight are you intending to put on it?

[Mystic]

Welcome back Mr Sayer :xmas_biggrin:

[Barry123]

Thanks man :D

[Karl]

the sayer is back ;D

[Mystic]

Well im on my lunch now and since its xmas ill trek downstairs and out to the car and see what my sticker says :snowman:

Gone for lunch - Back in 20 minutes

[Euphoria]

32 front... 36 rear... if I remember correctly.

Check the tables at local garages. Should also tell you in your handbook. Figures are also displayed on your tyre walls.

otherway round m8 its 36 on front - or thats what i have been doing

[Mystic]

Bah, Its FREEZING. My sticker says its 2.3 Bar front and 2 Bar rear for light and heavy loads. Thats for 195/45/15s

I would just fill them up ot their reccomended pressure before you leave and you shouldnt have any problems :thumbup:

[Barry123]

different tyre sizes different tyre pressures im afraid.

its 2.2bar front and 2bar read.

sure of it... i think.

[DevilDamo]

otherway round m8 its 36 on front - or thats what i have been doing

Dammit! Haha! Remembered the figures... Just couldn't remember which way round they were :homme:

[Saxo_Steve]

Just to check something, I have the standard vtr alloys with the original tyres on the back, but the front tyres are not a different make. Should the front still be 2.2 bar or will this change because they are a different make of tyre?

[DevilDamo]

Shouldn't make any difference.

[Saxo_Steve]

good, thanks Damo