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Ladyjockey

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Tyre Pressures
« on: August 19, 2010, 02:26:28 PM »
What is the Ilb pressure for the front & back of the esseesse. I am running 31F & 33B but the front looks if it still needs air. Looking for your assisstance. :thumb:
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Re: Tyre Pressures
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2010, 02:39:22 PM »
I have 32f 32b .......never had a prob
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Re: Tyre Pressures
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2010, 04:21:00 PM »
The correct pressures for the A500SS are 2.3 bar on the front (33 psi) and 2.1 bar on the rear (31 psi).
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Re: Tyre Pressures
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2010, 04:41:15 PM »
correct...have a look at the box the special valve caps came in...the box is the only good thing about them as it states the correct pressures
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Re: Tyre Pressures
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2010, 07:18:44 PM »
Quote from: Ladyjockey on August 19, 2010, 02:26:28 PM
What is the Ilb pressure for the front & back of the esseesse. I am running 31F & 33B but the front looks if it still needs air. Looking for your assisstance. :thumb:
Is that the same pressure for the agp ss too?? ???
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Re: Tyre Pressures
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2010, 08:05:30 PM »
i do 2.3 front and 2.3 rear
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Re: Tyre Pressures
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2010, 08:13:06 PM »
Quote from: matpat1 on August 19, 2010, 04:21:00 PM
The correct pressures for the A500SS are 2.3 bar on the front (33 psi) and 2.1 bar on the rear (31 psi).
Is this the same for non SS'd? I know that different ratings have different tolerances, but don't know if you get different tyres with the kit.
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Re: Tyre Pressures
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2010, 08:38:02 PM »
Quote from: Ladyjockey on August 19, 2010, 02:26:28 PM
the front looks if it still needs air.

If it's only flat at the bottom I'd leave it.
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Re: Tyre Pressures
« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2010, 10:26:13 PM »
Quote from: BIG TIC on August 19, 2010, 08:13:06 PM
Quote from: matpat1 on August 19, 2010, 04:21:00 PM
The correct pressures for the A500SS are 2.3 bar on the front (33 psi) and 2.1 bar on the rear (31 psi).
Is this the same for non SS'd? I know that different ratings have different tolerances, but don't know if you get different tyres with the kit.

It's probably the same but check in the manual, it also might depend on what size wheels you are running. The standard 16" might be different to 17's.

Having said that rumour has it that most air machines at petrol stations aren't accurate anyway, by as much as 20%. So getting the pressures spot on is just about impossible. Tyres are also mean't to be inflated when cold so just driving to the garage to pump them up will heat the air inside and increase the pressure, as will pumping them up on a hot day. Then when they cool down again the pressure will drop.
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Re: Tyre Pressures
« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2010, 06:44:25 AM »
I have been running 32psi all round.

for the first 2 - 3 weeks I thought I had a slow puncture on the front right and when Rory was sitting at work it looked a bit low. I think its just the way he is parked, angle etc etc, i was constantly checking the tyres and found it was 31 instead of 32  :-\

luckily petrol station has free air  :o
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Re: Tyre Pressures
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2010, 12:50:10 PM »
Best to invest in your own 'quality' pressure gauge. Pays for itself by getting the pressures right.

Whilst we are discussing pressures, I have noticed significant diffferences in ride quality between the lower pressure settings and the fully loaded settings. Our cars seeem to be quite sensitive to this.

Martin
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Re: Tyre Pressures
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2010, 07:25:27 PM »
Quote from: GTMartin on August 20, 2010, 12:50:10 PM
Best to invest in your own 'quality' pressure gauge. Pays for itself by getting the pressures right.
Our cars seeem to be quite sensitive to this.

Martin

I agree Martin - some of MKs filling station airlines are way out!

Our other car is a Smart and thats super sensitive as far as tyre pressure v ride quality (or lack of! ::)) goes.

What are you finding your A500 is happiest at?
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Ladyjockey

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Re: Tyre Pressures
« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2010, 08:00:59 PM »
At 31 on the front and 33 rear the ride is a little harsh. Maybe it needs some extra puff in the front. Oh and of course I did put the flat bit to the top,"needsmust" ;)
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Re: Tyre Pressures
« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2010, 08:34:38 PM »
Our NP A500 is happy with 2.3f 2.1r with 1or2 people in the car and 2.6f 2.4r with 4.

I change the pressures according to load, for best ride quality.

Martin
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Re: Tyre Pressures
« Reply #14 on: August 21, 2010, 10:18:59 PM »
Quote from: GTMartin on August 20, 2010, 08:34:38 PM
Our NP A500 is happy with 2.3f 2.1r with 1or2 people in the car and 2.6f 2.4r with 4.

I change the pressures according to load, for best ride quality.

Martin

exactly what it says in book most of the time i have 3-4 people in my car so i have them at higher pressures
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