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5 Jul 2004, 23:47 (Ref:1027488) | #1 | ||
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tyre pressure
been looking round the net for reccommended tyre pressure for my renault clio 1.2 (2000) and have come up a few answers - a front/rear ratio of 34/30 psi, an even 30/30, the standard 28/26, and also 1 that recommends as close to the max psi stated on the tyre itself. now i normally travel on motorways at round 120kph so i assume i should be using the "speed" option. is there ne1 that can clarify what my tyre pressures should be?
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your instruction book should say, so should a label on the drivers door frame?
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ne1 = anyone, say it out loud Dave
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6 Jul 2004, 08:21 (Ref:1027736) | #5 | ||
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As said above, don't check the internet, check the owner's manual, failing that, ring the dealer, then add 4 psi.
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What Dve said !!!
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I disagree with you there, GTB (to a degree).
A tyre design has an optimum window of use, based on the load it is carrying. The design team will select the preferred tyre, normally from the range of a contracted OEM supplier. The development team have to define 'manual' pressures, based on a series of subjective and objective tests for handling, ride and wear. The tests will cover a wide range of conditions: - Vehicle load (laden & unladen) - Understeer, oversteer and predictibility at different speeds, lift-off/panic braking, etc. Of course, what parameters are used depends on the vehicle type and likely user - predictable oversteer is fine (necessary) in a Se7en, but verboten on mum's Renault Scenic. Since these tests form part of the car's product liability evidence, obviously they will defer to safety over almost everything else. Also, of course, how well the tyre performs depends as well on the vehicle dynamics (suspension movement, springs & dampers, body stiffness, weight, CoG & weight distribution. Then, a different tyre might have a slightly different optimum pressure (though it will be broadly similar). You can see that life's complicated, and there will always be a compromise. So, it's not just ride, but the manufacturers have tried to cover a much wider scope of use, and perhaps taken a more safety concious option, than you might feel is appropriate. Unfortunately though, the core information that we might want, that would allow us to tune the pressures to better suit our abilities and usage,isn't pretty much impossible to find (and it could be argued that most of us do not have the equipment or skill to make those choices). So all you really have is the manual - if you want to play from there, you're on your own. |
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ok, this may sound weird, but the car is... 4th hand, so the manual is no-where... and there doesnt seem to be a sticker of ne sort on the doors... ne ideas?
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if i remember tomorrow i'll see if my user manual has the tyres pressures in it. mine's a 2001 model.
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Its best to just have a bit more than what they recommend, but ensure that the pressures are lower (wjhat is recomended) during the winter months when its a bit sliperly on the roads.
Perhaps the best practice would be to simply try out a different range and see which suits you the best. |
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speaking of tyres, need reccomendations for good places to buy... need 2 tyres for the front... i'm assuming they should be the same make? does buying the tyre include having them transferring the rims or r they separately priced?
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found it
on a 1.2 clio, the manual advises that the tyre pressure should be 2 bar both front and rear. |
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cheers for the advice!!
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I have a 1.2 ltr W reg Clio (so Clio 2 style) and I know what the book says as well but I run mine at 2.1 front and 2.0 rear and it seems to be alot happier and the back end just comes round nicely. I am not so sure with the newer shaped clio (Clio 3) as I was using one while mine was being repaired (passing driver though it should be a compact while it was parked!) and I drove my usual route and the back out went out and slide in a not so nice way and I even checked the tyres when i stopped - all 2.0. Well anyway
I recommend Michelins - I can get you the model number I have on mine if you desire - as I have found them perfect in every weather, even when it snowed over winter I was cruising up hills while other cars where going no where. When you got 4 people in the car and/or extra weight such as holiday luggage put all four up to 2.2. Last edited by Phoenix1; 14 Jul 2004 at 16:30. |
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i have Michelins Radial XSE 165/70 R13 79T-XT1. that wot u have?
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goodyears - don't touch with a ten foot baregepole. TERRIBLE in the wet...
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Stunners, quality italian tyres, if you pump them up to 60lbs they work great on a disastra
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The tyre I use on my Clio (sorry for the delay!) is exactly... MICHELIN TYM165/65R14 79T A N/STK. Not sure about cost as I got them cost price but have a look around and do check with your main dealer as quickfit are not always cheapest.
One other thing if you have a flat tyre then the RAC will repair it (depending on your cover). I'm not saying you should 'make' a flat only last time out I had a flat so popped to work to buy a tyre and called the RAC to put it on as car was sat on drive! Hope that helps. |
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23 Jul 2004, 20:27 (Ref:1045018) | #20 | ||
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received a reply from Event Mobile Tyres (ones that come around to ur home/office)
inclusive of Tyre(s), Valve(s), Computerised Wheel Balancing, Fitting and VAT @ 17.5%: £49 each for Michelin 165/70t13 fitted that sound bout right? |
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Yeah that's good :-) I'd go for that.
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Must be fun to drive with a 70 series profile... I thought they went out with solid tyres?
I can see now why you want to put LOTS of pressure in them, to reduce the instance of sidewall flop.... |
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What you got then GTRMagic?
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