What is the correct tyre pressure (using 215/40/R17)?

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12 April 2002, 02:30 PM

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Just upgraded standard 16" wheels to 17" Prodrive ones with 215/40/R17 tyres.
What are the correct/best tyre pressures?

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12 April 2002, 02:54 PM

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Not sure anyone can say exactly what is right because its down to what the driver feels and likes.......

I have 34psi front 33psi rear....

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12 April 2002, 02:56 PM

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Forgot to say..........

Get a decent gauge, cos the petrol stations are aweful......

I use a cheap digital one from Halfords, about £5. Needed this as I have a motorbike aswell. Now that does handle if the pressure is different.

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12 April 2002, 02:57 PM

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OK thanks. I've got a decent gauge, so I'll give it a try.

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Stu

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12 April 2002, 04:51 PM

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I try to keep 2+psi diff fr/rr.

I like fr34/32rr - and as previously said, prefs depend on driver and tolerance for NVH vs. stiff sidewalls.

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