Mllcg 3rd Gear July 7, 2011 Share July 7, 2011 (edited) I haven't checked my tyres since 2 months ago when my WS did it for me. how much should i pump into my tyres? im driving a WRX 17 inches Edited July 7, 2011 by Mllcg ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldlian987 3rd Gear July 7, 2011 Share July 7, 2011 does your car user manual say what pressure u should pump? or else i think the panel at the driver's door will indicate the pressure. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear July 7, 2011 Author Share July 7, 2011 does your car user manual say what pressure u should pump? or else i think the panel at the driver's door will indicate the pressure. they did say 220. but if i put 210 is it ok? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldlian987 3rd Gear July 7, 2011 Share July 7, 2011 i think it is advisable to just follow the pressure stated on the user manual, because if u put 210 it will be slightly under-inflated? and a difference of 10kpa does really make a difference. haha but its up to your own preference anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear July 8, 2011 Share July 8, 2011 Tyre pressure is not critical. You can pump 240 or 180, up to you. Many cars pumped 210-220 range. But after two week...it might leaked to 170-200 range. People still drive and speed and do cornering at low tyre pressure without much worry. Tyres are very accommodating for normal driver....no need to worry much over it.j Just pump it every two weeks or monthly will be ok. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-K 2nd Gear July 8, 2011 Share July 8, 2011 If you lower your ride and it is on low profile tyres, it's better to pump in more pressure (~250 or more) to prevent the excessive wear of the tyre inner thread. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterKang Clutched July 14, 2011 Share July 14, 2011 I heard best is pump it during cold temp. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged July 14, 2011 Share July 14, 2011 I heard best is pump it during cold temp. Agreed,but you need to buy a air compressor put it at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yewheng Twincharged July 15, 2011 Share July 15, 2011 i think it is advisable to just follow the pressure stated on the user manual, because if u put 210 it will be slightly under-inflated? and a difference of 10kpa does really make a difference. haha but its up to your own preference anyway. Well this only applied to stock tyres.. Meaning lets say for example.. Manual stated 210kpa for stock tyree and stock tyre profile is 195/55/15 (example only) and the driver go change to 16 inch rim and thus tyre also 16 inch and the pressure to pump for that 16inch tyre will not be the one that stated in manual for that stock car.. Rule of the thumb.. When tyre profile is lower, it is good to pump higher pressure as.stated in the manual for stock tyre profile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterKang Clutched July 17, 2011 Share July 17, 2011 Agreed,but you need to buy a air compressor put it at home. ..? As for ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterKang Clutched July 17, 2011 Share July 17, 2011 Well this only applied to stock tyres.. Meaning lets say for example.. Manual stated 210kpa for stock tyree and stock tyre profile is 195/55/15 (example only) and the driver go change to 16 inch rim and thus tyre also 16 inch and the pressure to pump for that 16inch tyre will not be the one that stated in manual for that stock car.. Rule of the thumb.. When tyre profile is lower, it is good to pump higher pressure as.stated in the manual for stock tyre profile. Last time when i`m still pump normal air for my 17inc rim, i pump 280kpa !! Lolz... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonjst 3rd Gear July 17, 2011 Share July 17, 2011 Tyre pressure is not critical. You can pump 240 or 180, up to you. Many cars pumped 210-220 range. But after two week...it might leaked to 170-200 range. People still drive and speed and do cornering at low tyre pressure without much worry. Tyres are very accommodating for normal driver....no need to worry much over it.j Just pump it every two weeks or monthly will be ok. Mechanic at Auto Bac say can pump every 3 mths , some even 6 mth also can ? They use nitrogen , they say is better for the tyre as it do not heat up easily and got no moisture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged July 17, 2011 Share July 17, 2011 ..? As for ? the moment u start driving..already gets heated up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterKang Clutched July 17, 2011 Share July 17, 2011 Mechanic at Auto Bac say can pump every 3 mths , some even 6 mth also can ? They use nitrogen , they say is better for the tyre as it do not heat up easily and got no moisture. I also heard that nitrogen also make ur car feel lighter..! Dunno true or not leh ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonjst 3rd Gear July 17, 2011 Share July 17, 2011 I also heard that nitrogen also make ur car feel lighter..! Dunno true or not leh ?? unlikely to feel the different lah , maybe a few grams diff how can have effect , haha ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear July 18, 2011 Share July 18, 2011 Anyone knows what budget brand and model tyre is the video talking about? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayspiderx 3rd Gear July 18, 2011 Share July 18, 2011 Its more of preventing rim from rusting then lightness, but honestly its just a gimmick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptronic Supercharged July 18, 2011 Share July 18, 2011 I also heard that nitrogen also make ur car feel lighter..! Dunno true or not leh ?? Molecular weight of air and N2 is almost same. So, no issues. One thing, pumping N2 would make your wallet lighter ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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