Rear tyres wearing on edges
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I have a Honda Accord Tourer and I keep the tyres at their recommended pressure of 33 psi / 2.2 bar.
The rears are wearing on the edges much faster than the middle - can this only be a tyre pressure issue? Do I need to increase the pressure to 36 psi / 2.4 bar?
I quite often have 4 people plus bikes on a towbar rack, for long journeys.
(Note pic is my winter tyres but summer tyres do the same).
The rears are wearing on the edges much faster than the middle - can this only be a tyre pressure issue? Do I need to increase the pressure to 36 psi / 2.4 bar?
I quite often have 4 people plus bikes on a towbar rack, for long journeys.
(Note pic is my winter tyres but summer tyres do the same).
Outer tyre wear is typically due to the pressure being a bit low. Might be worth checking the pressure on a second gauge just in case yours is reading a bit high. Either way, I’d pop the additional 3 psi in and monitor,
I had the opposite problem (centre wearing a bit a quicker ) and dropping a couple of psi helped correct the wear pattern.
I had the opposite problem (centre wearing a bit a quicker ) and dropping a couple of psi helped correct the wear pattern.
Matt_T said:
I have a Honda Accord Tourer and I keep the tyres at their recommended pressure of 33 psi / 2.2 bar.
The rears are wearing on the edges much faster than the middle - can this only be a tyre pressure issue? Do I need to increase the pressure to 36 psi / 2.4 bar?
I quite often have 4 people plus bikes on a towbar rack, for long journeys.
(Note pic is my winter tyres but summer tyres do the same).
Most manufacturers have different recommended pressures based on load. Given your statement on loading I would be looking towards the upper pressure values.The rears are wearing on the edges much faster than the middle - can this only be a tyre pressure issue? Do I need to increase the pressure to 36 psi / 2.4 bar?
I quite often have 4 people plus bikes on a towbar rack, for long journeys.
(Note pic is my winter tyres but summer tyres do the same).
MustangGT said:
Most manufacturers have different recommended pressures based on load. Given your statement on loading I would be looking towards the upper pressure values.
There is an issue with ‘square’ set ups (that is, same size front and rear tyres); there is a large pressure difference required between minimal load and a full load. (That’s one advantage of a staggered set, with larger rear tyres, the low to full load pressure difference is smaller).Pica-Pica said:
MustangGT said:
Most manufacturers have different recommended pressures based on load. Given your statement on loading I would be looking towards the upper pressure values.
There is an issue with ‘square’ set ups (that is, same size front and rear tyres); there is a large pressure difference required between minimal load and a full load. (That’s one advantage of a staggered set, with larger rear tyres, the low to full load pressure difference is smaller).https://whattyrepressure.co.uk/brands/honda/accord...
Above says rears should be 41psi if the car is loaded. All the front wheel drive cars I’ve had have been like this. I always up the pressures at the rear if it has people and luggage. Just follow your manual / door sticker.
I brought one of those cigarette lighter Ring air compressors so its easy to pump in air. Back that up with a tyre pressure gauge for taking air out.
Above says rears should be 41psi if the car is loaded. All the front wheel drive cars I’ve had have been like this. I always up the pressures at the rear if it has people and luggage. Just follow your manual / door sticker.
I brought one of those cigarette lighter Ring air compressors so its easy to pump in air. Back that up with a tyre pressure gauge for taking air out.
Edited by wyson on Monday 2nd December 17:06
wyson said:
https://whattyrepressure.co.uk/brands/honda/accord...
Above says rears should be 41psi if the car is loaded. All the front wheel drive cars I’ve had have been like this. I always up the pressures at the rear if it has people and luggage. Just follow your manual / door sticker.
I brought one of those cigarette lighter Ring air compressors so its easy to pump in air. Back that up with a tyre pressure gauge for taking air out.
Thanks wyson - it does seem like I'm doing half my driving with a load in the back (people, bikes, paddelboard etc) so need to be using the 41 psi 'Rear Loaded" pressure.Above says rears should be 41psi if the car is loaded. All the front wheel drive cars I’ve had have been like this. I always up the pressures at the rear if it has people and luggage. Just follow your manual / door sticker.
I brought one of those cigarette lighter Ring air compressors so its easy to pump in air. Back that up with a tyre pressure gauge for taking air out.
I would have though in a front engine car the weight on the front wheels would be significantly more so these would need the higher pressure?
Matt_T said:
Thanks wyson - it does seem like I'm doing half my driving with a load in the back (people, bikes, paddelboard etc) so need to be using the 41 psi 'Rear Loaded" pressure.
I would have though in a front engine car the weight on the front wheels would be significantly more so these would need the higher pressure?
Look on your door sticker or manual.I would have though in a front engine car the weight on the front wheels would be significantly more so these would need the higher pressure?
Matt_T said:
wyson said:
https://whattyrepressure.co.uk/brands/honda/accord...
Above says rears should be 41psi if the car is loaded. All the front wheel drive cars I’ve had have been like this. I always up the pressures at the rear if it has people and luggage. Just follow your manual / door sticker.
I brought one of those cigarette lighter Ring air compressors so its easy to pump in air. Back that up with a tyre pressure gauge for taking air out.
Thanks wyson - it does seem like I'm doing half my driving with a load in the back (people, bikes, paddelboard etc) so need to be using the 41 psi 'Rear Loaded" pressure.Above says rears should be 41psi if the car is loaded. All the front wheel drive cars I’ve had have been like this. I always up the pressures at the rear if it has people and luggage. Just follow your manual / door sticker.
I brought one of those cigarette lighter Ring air compressors so its easy to pump in air. Back that up with a tyre pressure gauge for taking air out.
I would have though in a front engine car the weight on the front wheels would be significantly more so these would need the higher pressure?
The weight from the front seats is in the middle, everything behind that is firmly centred over the rear wheels.
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