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Old 12 June 2001, 04:22 PM
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Afternoon/morning all....

I've tried to search for an answer on this...but have failed..

Can any of the P1 owners or Mike Wood (Prodrive) confirm what the best/suggested pressure should be for general road use...following the upgrade to 18's??

My P1 just seems to be way to skittish at the mo (and yes I know my driving history doesn't help me here!! )...very loose at the front end...now whilst I love a car that I can feel and react to...this just doesn't feel right...

Any comments...suggestions??

Cheers Tom
Old 13 June 2001, 12:01 AM
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I have the same wheels fitted on my MY01 but i think they will have a different tyre size
225 40 18, dealer advised me to use standard pressures - 33 front 31 rear

simon.
Old 13 June 2001, 12:29 AM
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I think 31 psi is way too low for 18" wheels & tires. I'd suggest at least 35psi both front and rear. I started at 32psi but an now up to 42psi front and rear.

You got to find out what works for you so don't be afraid of experimenting a bit. But 35psi is as low as I'd go.
Old 13 June 2001, 12:56 AM
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Tom

32psi F & R is our recommendation

Mike
Old 13 June 2001, 12:58 AM
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Tom

32psi F & R is our recommendation

Mike
Old 13 June 2001, 11:35 AM
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No one able to help ...surely some of you have an idea of the pressures we should be running at???
Old 13 June 2001, 01:00 PM
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Mike,

You're a star....thanks...will check them and then either take some air out....or blow a little in.

Thx again

Tom

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Old 13 June 2001, 10:16 PM
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Hi Rum

I run at 35 front and rear as 32 is a bit to bumpy for me.

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Rich, I checked them last night...and sure enough I am running at 32 all round...
Old 14 June 2001, 09:33 PM
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Tom

I am now running 35 all around, up from 32 and I think that it feels a lot better , less tyre roll. Still, I may add an other 1 or 2 psi to see what happens

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32 all round
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