Just wondering if it's best to use recommended tire pressures as per charts inside the car or is there a different variation you've found to be better? I would have thought with these things it's best to go with factory recommendations for safety reasons, but thought I'd ask just incase there is better cornering to be had!
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Tire pressure
Started by DFEKT, Mar 30 2017 02:19 PM
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Posted 30 March 2017 - 03:15 PM
Between 36-40
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Posted 30 March 2017 - 03:22 PM
higher is generally better.
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Posted 30 March 2017 - 03:26 PM
Had a feeling that would be the case. Thanks!
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Posted 30 March 2017 - 04:38 PM
Also pressures change the longer you've been driving as the tyre heats up and ergo the air inside expands. So best to do tyre pressure and top up when cold.
You probably already know this but good for anyone reading the thread for reference.
You probably already know this but good for anyone reading the thread for reference.
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Posted 30 March 2017 - 05:16 PM
I've always used the measurements on the placard, +4 psi. That makes 40 psi for my front and 38 psi for my rear if I'm not mistaken.
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Posted 30 March 2017 - 05:59 PM
I used to go around 40. But now I'm aiming a bit higher at 42 with aftermarket wheels.
I feel like aftermarket wheels are more likely to be damaged if running too low pressure. And the higher the pressure the higher the margin.
I feel like aftermarket wheels are more likely to be damaged if running too low pressure. And the higher the pressure the higher the margin.
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Posted 30 March 2017 - 06:21 PM
Seems like most people drive around on balloons lol
I aim for around 40 warm on the rd...so about 36psi cold
Most lo pro tyres can handle slightly lower pressures with the firmer and smaller side walls
More spirited drives i drop a few psi
On the track 28-30psi hot is where its at for my gear...waaaayyyy more grip
I aim for around 40 warm on the rd...so about 36psi cold
Most lo pro tyres can handle slightly lower pressures with the firmer and smaller side walls
More spirited drives i drop a few psi
On the track 28-30psi hot is where its at for my gear...waaaayyyy more grip
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Posted 30 March 2017 - 06:25 PM
Seems slightly above placard is the way to go then, thanks gor the info guys!
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Posted 31 March 2017 - 02:18 PM
34psi cold all round.
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Posted 31 March 2017 - 02:36 PM
This +1000, perfect balance between comfort and handling...34psi cold all round.
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Posted 31 March 2017 - 03:08 PM
The placard on the 2015 WRX tells me to run ~2psi less in the rear. I thought it was odd for an AWD. Suggested pressure is around 36psi. I tried various combinations with my 245/45R18 RE003.
40 all around, I felt steering was mushy. 42 all around made the ride rougher. The idea is probably to get the rear to absorb some bumps from the shorter wheelbase and relatively stiff suspension. Obviously, the engine weighs more than the rear of the car. I settled on 42 front, 40 rear. It rides better and maintains snappy steering. Tyre wear has been perfect, I had them checked a couple of weeks ago.
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Posted 31 March 2017 - 05:29 PM
34psi cold all round.
Yep
this to 36 max......anymore is gonna get a bit skatey when theyre hot
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Posted 31 March 2017 - 08:32 PM
36psi cold
Have you put any more thought into squeezing some more power out of the engine. Like strapping on one of those intake fans
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