Tyre pressure

col · Post by **col** » Thu May 23, 2002 4:29 pm

Hello

Can someone tell me the correct tyre pressure for 205/40-17 tyres

thanks

col

Dave-T · Post by **Dave-T** » Fri May 24, 2002 12:13 pm

normal pressure should be 32PSI

for 17 rim, you should be around 34-35PSI

col · Post by **col** » Mon May 27, 2002 10:38 am

Thanks trungdinh

I remember you saying you were after a set of 17's. I've got mine and hopefully will post a piccy of them when i get round to it

col

Dave-T · Post by **Dave-T** » Mon May 27, 2002 12:01 pm

pictures would be great,

I don't have a 206CC yet, due to pick up my car on the 17th JUNE.........

"Wilsonson" was after 17s, I was just helping him with locations. Hehe

wilsonson · Post by **wilsonson** » Mon May 27, 2002 2:07 pm

yes, I'm looking for the 17s, still deciding which one. So, which brand did u end-up getting?

M275 · Post by **M275** » Mon May 27, 2002 3:39 pm

OZ volcanoes - loook here
http://www.m275.com/car

M

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Tue May 28, 2002 12:58 am

I run about 40 PSI. I'm sure this sounds high to some of you but having just completed a advanced defensive driving course that was their recommendation. Ride will be a little rougher but handling is much better as too is tyre wear. The Manufacturers recommendation is always a compromise between ride and handling. I'll go for handling any day with the wallies out there on the roads.

Cheers

Frosty

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Tue May 28, 2002 12:59 am

I run about 40 PSI. I'm sure this sounds high to some of you but having just completed a advanced defensive driving course that was their recommendation. Ride will be a little rougher but handling is much better as too is tyre wear. The Manufacturers recommendation is always a compromise between ride and handling. I'll go for handling any day with the wallies out there on the roads.

Cheers

Frosty

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Tue May 28, 2002 10:33 am

Frosty,

Who ran the defensive driving course you did? And was the recommendation of 40 PSI specific for the tyres on your CC?

The reason I ask is when I did a similar course (in a Ford Telstar TX5), they said small, medium, and large cars should have about 32, 34 and 36 PSI respectively. This seems a bit of a difference from two fairly reliable sources. Perhaps related to the CC's low profile tyres?

Dave-T · Post by **Dave-T** » Tue May 28, 2002 11:25 am

Frosty,
I have driven and currently "a test driver" for my boss

, Merc E430 and HSV ClubSport both with 18s, the tyres pressure of both car are always 36PSI, I have try 38s & 40s, its a very rough / bouncy ride.
I still think if you are running 17s, pressure should be 34-35PSI.

MATT: I'm a currently onwer of a FORD Telstra TX5 (for only 3 more weeks), very cool car to drive.

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Tue May 28, 2002 11:58 pm

Matt it was Murcott's. As for the ride I find it fine. There's definitely no damage to be done having higher pressures. I'm happy!

Cheers

Frosty