Please help...need advise!

[Xin63]

Apolygies if this thread and its queries sounds too simple ...cos I know nuts about cars and such.

 

Recently changed my vehicle's tyres to Michelin PP2.

 

After a few days, realised that the comfort level is below par. The ride is always very hard and bumpy. So went back to the workshop to have a checkup. The boss was out for lunch and the worker checked the tyre pressures, which was 33 psi and he told me that its correct.

 

When the boss returns, he check the tyre's specs and said that it should be 29 psi and went on to reduce the pressure to 29 psi. Afterwhich, I took the vehicle for a test drive and the comfort level did improves.

 

Yesterday, I read from the Michelin handbook that a hot tyre should be measured 4psi higher than the recommended pressures...meaning 29 + 4 = 33 psi.

 

So here's the questions:-

1). Does that means that the worker was right and the boss makes a mistake?

2). What will happens if I continues to drive with the lower psi pressures?

3). If I reset the hot tyre pressures to 29+4 psi and endure the discomfort, does that means that the PP2 is no good in the comfort level?

 

Got the PP2 for its low noise level and its good in that but am not sure about the comfort level. Please advise.

 

Thank You.

[Icetrap]

Try to measure when your tyres are cold. You can get those Tyre measuring Equipment at any store like Stamford tyres or Autobacs, in fact at any big Tyre shops

 

Pumping slightly more air(over inflated tyres) may cause the comfort Level to go down. The car will be too bouncy.

 

Pumping less air into the tyres may cause inproper wear and tear on the tyre.

[Robertoon]

is your Michelin made in Thailand. If so, its nature of the tyre is bumpy.

[Eyke]

check your car manual to find out the recommended pressure for your tyre's size/profile.

[Xin63]

How do I check if its made in Thailand? How many countries is the PP2 being made? Thanks.

Edited August 10, 2007 by Xin63

[Xin63]

The recommended tyre size is 215/65-R16 at 29 psi.

 

The nearest size for my vehicle to use the Michelin PP2 is 215/60-R16. Do I still use the recommended pressures for this size?

 

Thanks.

[Xin63]

How much is the cost of a tyre pressure gauge?

 

Will under inflated tyres cause the damage to the vehicle (besides damaging the tyres)? Is there any safety issue for under inflated tyres such as braking and driving in different road conditions?

 

Thanks.

[Robertoon]

every tyre do indicate 'Made in xxx' on the size of the tyre near to the rim's edge..check it

[Azarael]

michelin pilot preceda 2 is suppose to be a very good tire...overpriced a bit but the grip and comfort levels are supposed to be good with quiet ride.....oh dear.... i nearly got them but lucky for me the shop was out of stock at the time. hope u sort things out !

[Yuan]

Apolygies if this thread and its queries sounds too simple ...cos I know nuts about cars and such.

 

Recently changed my vehicle's tyres to Michelin PP2.

 

After a few days, realised that the comfort level is below par. The ride is always very hard and bumpy. So went back to the workshop to have a checkup. The boss was out for lunch and the worker checked the tyre pressures, which was 33 psi and he told me that its correct.

 

When the boss returns, he check the tyre's specs and said that it should be 29 psi and went on to reduce the pressure to 29 psi. Afterwhich, I took the vehicle for a test drive and the comfort level did improves.

 

Yesterday, I read from the Michelin handbook that a hot tyre should be measured 4psi higher than the recommended pressures...meaning 29 + 4 = 33 psi.

 

So here's the questions:-

1). Does that means that the worker was right and the boss makes a mistake?

2). What will happens if I continues to drive with the lower psi pressures?

3). If I reset the hot tyre pressures to 29+4 psi and endure the discomfort, does that means that the PP2 is no good in the comfort level?

 

Got the PP2 for its low noise level and its good in that but am not sure about the comfort level. Please advise.

 

Thank You.

 

As what some of the brothers here have said, read your car manual. It states the required profile and size of the tyres suitable for your ride. Follow that and you won't be wrong.

 

This may be a contributory factor to the fuel consumption of your car.

[Yuan]

I also got that too and in the end, went for conti CPC II.

 

So far no regrets and enjoying my ride very much.

[Erictan]

hi,

 

so your problem sorted out?

 

i thought michellin is one of the best?

[Xin63]

Ok...will have a look. Thanks

[Xin63]

Its a set of very quiet tyres. Thks.

Edited August 12, 2007 by Xin63

[Xin63]

Already follow the specs leh....so how?

[Xin63]

Is that a set of quiet tyres too?

[Xin63]

Nope....may have to go to the workshop again.

[Azarael]

yups....conti tires engineered in Germany ! how is conti CPC 2 in terms of grip and quietness ? i ended up with Conti Sports Contact 2 ( CSC 2 ) --- very good tire....quiet performer...seems i am a conti convert !