Raising tyre pressures

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Thu 8 Jul 2004 16:18
Raising tyre pressures - Dulwich Estate
I'm off on a couple of thousand miles of motorway sur le continent and thought about the merits of a lb or two in the tyres. Manual says 34psi with 3 bodies and 2 suitcases and 40psi with 5 bodies and 5 suitcases.

We will be 4 light bodies with 3 suitcases.

Do I

a) leave at 34psi

b) raise to 40 psi

c) compromise at 37psi.


All thoughts welcomed.
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Thu 8 Jul 2004 17:17
Raising tyre pressures - Stuartli
Because I've always included a fair amount of motorway miles, I've always added two or three lb pressure equally all round, to cover both normal and motorway use; the spare is always a little over the highest tyre pressure required, as it could/can be dropped to the appropriate pressure when on the car with the aid of a tyre pressure guage.

This arrangement has always served me well and saves having to raise or lower pressures merely because motorway mileage is involved.

So your compromise of 37psi seems a fair assessment, especially as you are unlikely to be driving at very high speeds for long distances.

I presume you and your passengers do want to see some of the scenery?
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Thu 8 Jul 2004 17:29
Raising tyre pressures - Dulwich Estate
Thanks - I've just been getting them to 37psi while waiting for any replies.
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