McBonio Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I wondered if anyone can help. I have been looking for tyre pressures for my X reg 2001 ford fiesta. I have found many conflicting pressures across the web and its left me at a total loss! I have found things such as: Loaded: Front 36 - Rear 26 Speed: Front 36 - Rear 40 Is that anywhere near right? I mean isn't 40 a bit much for a little car? Thanks for your help in advance :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetec521 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I wondered if anyone can help.Thanks for your help in advance :) Your best bet: 35psi on all tires. If you're loaded...it will suffice. And if you're driving alone...not a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBonio Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 good stuff thanks zetec :) I mostly drive alone, besides the shopping and schools runs ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookwise Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I use 26psi on the rear and 28psi on the front on my Fiesta. Its not far off the recommended pressures AFAIK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBonio Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Those pressure ok loaded and by yourself? Or doesn't it make much difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikarma70 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 rear 26 and 32/34 front for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBonio Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Decisions decisions..... I need air in my drivers side really badly but feel spoilt for choice with my tyre pressures! lol The general feel is: rear 26 front: 28-34 So I might give rear 26 front 30 a whirl and see how that goes! Thanks for all your input, much appreciate chaps :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookwise Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Those pressure ok loaded and by yourself?Or doesn't it make much difference? Shouldn't make much difference. Over 30psi and you will have less grip on the front and the steering will be too light.I would say the same goes for the rear as well. Usually theres me, the missus and my daughter in the car but I've always kept the same pressures regardless of the cars load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBonio Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 I just did it, it was 22 on the back and 24 on the front, its now 26 back 28 front. Im gonna have a spin later, so hopefully it feels nicer lol Thanks for the input :) EDIT: Took it out for a spin and it was so much better, I used Rookwise's pressures and you could feel the difference especially over speed humps! Im taking it out loaded tomorrow so I can see the other side of things :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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