indi
Member Since: 20 Feb 2012
Location: singapore
Posts: 52
  
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Hi,
Now the book says the tyre pressure as 34 for the front and 36 for the rear with tyre size 255/60 R18. Taking corners the D3 screeches. But when I reduce it to 33 for the front and 35 for the rear the D3 screeches less and the ride is less bouncy.
So actually what is the best tire pressure?
Thanks in advance for sharing.
Indi
Krabi, Thailand
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 Wed May 02 2012 8:14am |
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mrszymon
Member Since: 17 Apr 2012
Location: London
Posts: 349
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Unnecessary quote removed
The ambient temperature affects the tyre pressure. Standing in the sun will add to that. When exactly are you measuring the tyre pressure? It can be quite a dramatic drop in hot countries like Thailand. Remember that here in the UK we don't have Weather as such, we have slightly brighter or darker shades of grey...
Probably best to experiment (as you have) and find what works best for you.
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| Wed May 02 2012 8:35am |
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B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
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Quote:Taking corners the D3 screeches.
Go slower then  
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| Wed May 02 2012 11:16am |
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Simons17
Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: beverley north yorkshire
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i run 42 rear and 36 front no screaching iam on GG at tyres. are you sure you dont have a stone in one of your pads ? or does it screach in reverse at slow speed if so my need park brake blowing out with an air line.
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| Fri May 04 2012 9:38am |
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indi
Member Since: 20 Feb 2012
Location: singapore
Posts: 52
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Well the tires are due for a change. I thought to change them to 265/60/18R. LTX A/S Michelin, as they are broader, hopefully the D3 will screech less. Do you think I will have a problem as the spec are 255/60/18R for the D3. And what should the tire pressure be? Here in Krabi, Thailand don't have highways but rather many corners.
Please share your thoughts. Thanks
Indi
Krabi
Thailad
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| Thu Jun 07 2012 10:00am |
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indi
Member Since: 20 Feb 2012
Location: singapore
Posts: 52
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Conclusion-
Changed to 265/60/18R LTX Michelin and the screeching has stopped.
The previous 255/60/18R were made in Honduras. Although it has about 40% more life but probably was not meant for hot climates like Thailand. That probably explains the early deterioration of the rubber.
Cheers
Indi
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| Wed Jun 13 2012 7:04am |
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indi
Member Since: 20 Feb 2012
Location: singapore
Posts: 52
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the old tires were made in 2009
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| Wed Jun 13 2012 7:05am |
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yogi972
Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: warwickshire
Posts: 1341
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 Ain't checked my pressures for a week or three and was expecting slightly higher readings because of the 27oC weather
Upon checking both one front was 29 psi t'other was 31psi
Both rears 30psi .
Oopsie yeah I'm wantIng some ATs but not by wearing them down like this lol
So both fronts now 36 and rears 38.5 got a road trip soon so hopefully mpg should be afar better too,
Note to self more regular pressure checks...... D3 HSE TDV6 AUTO, Blue Fin Superchip,
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