Banana Co Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Hi All, So i'm taking the fiesta on holiday tomorrow, it is rammed, tent, roof box and all the gear that goes with it. Also might take the wife and boy with me. Anyway, went to the garage to check tyre pressures and thought it wise to use the guide on the door for heavy loads. The front on my 195,55,15's was as expected 33 but the rear 195,55,15's list it at 46.... is that right? I looked multiple times to ensure I had read it right. Yep, 46. So i went for it. I've never had a car that needed anything over 36psi. Can you bods confirm that its right? Don't want to get a blow out down the M4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro_Tull Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Yes, that's right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana Co Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 I kind of guessed it would be, I mean its not going to be a mis print. Just shocked how high it was, once I arrive and unload would I be best advised to let some out? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonro2009 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 I would let air out back down to the recommended pressure for an unladen car, yes.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjay1 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 It can get a bit rear end happy if you don't reduce the pressure back down when unladen. Fuel economy is better though but that's the trade off I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 It will also wear the rear tyres in the centre of the tread if you don't reduce the pressures. If you have the latex injector thing instead of a spare wheel you can use the compressor to pump up your tyres again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjay1 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Shouldn't do as long as the pressure is within tire spec max psi which is printed on the side of the tire, but if you run at these pressures cornering and braking performance is reduced. So probably best not to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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