MR2 Tyre pressures

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gadgit

Original Poster:

971 posts

274 months

Friday 10th December 2004
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Dear all.

Ive got the standard Rev 3 wheels (15 inch), and wondered what the done thing was on the pressures. Ive read on one site that its 36 all round, and another that says 35 rears, and 30 fronts. Opinions would be much appreciated.

tuttle

3,427 posts

244 months

Friday 10th December 2004
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Hmmm,don't honestly know(but one of the MR2 guru's here will,tho ). <35 does sound high,to me.
If you run 'em too high,the center tread on your tyres will wear out quickly,too low & the edges/shoulders may show signs of wear unduly

gadgit

Original Poster:

971 posts

274 months

Friday 10th December 2004
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Yeah, i know. Trouble is, i didnt really want to wait until my tyres had worn out to see if i was running to hard/soft, as i am sure you can understand.

tuttle

3,427 posts

244 months

Friday 10th December 2004
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Of course!Very wise.Are they new(ish) tyres?

On a 15" wheel of'normal' porportions,say 40-45 profile,you could try running at 32 & see how it feels,happy medium-until you get the exact pressure.-I'd be surprised if they were 35/36 high.

MrFlibbles

7,711 posts

290 months

Friday 10th December 2004
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Well, I'm on 17s and Im running 29 all round.

Dakkon

7,826 posts

260 months

Monday 13th December 2004
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I used to run about 32psi on mine with 17" rims