Question for those running 17s...

Dunkx · 01-02-2005, 23:09

What tyre pressures do you use? I have mine currently set at whatever the manual says for the OEM 205/45 tyres, I was wondering if that was too high for the lower profile? I guess less pressure would equal less harsh ride (I'm sure the ride quality is deteriorating daily on my car...)

ANy suggestions?

Lummox · 01-02-2005, 23:20

I leave them at std pressures and have been wearing just fine.

Dunkx · 01-02-2005, 23:36

They seem to be wearing ok, just I'm finding the ride quality a bit too hard. Think I might have to have a play with the damper settings at the weekend, how much of a difference can you make with the Konis to the ride? I've not changed them since I had them fitted....

Lummox · 01-02-2005, 23:38

There is alot of scope. ive got mine set half a turn from soft, and thats just fine for me.

Dunkx · 01-02-2005, 23:42

Cheers, will have a play..

01-02-2005, 23:09	#1
Dunkx Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 443 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Question for those running 17s... What tyre pressures do you use? I have mine currently set at whatever the manual says for the OEM 205/45 tyres, I was wondering if that was too high for the lower profile? I guess less pressure would equal less harsh ride (I'm sure the ride quality is deteriorating daily on my car...) ANy suggestions?

01-02-2005, 23:20	#2
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,304 Thanks: 18 Thanked 556 Times in 487 Posts	I leave them at std pressures and have been wearing just fine. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

01-02-2005, 23:38	#4
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,304 Thanks: 18 Thanked 556 Times in 487 Posts	There is alot of scope. ive got mine set half a turn from soft, and thats just fine for me. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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01-02-2005, 23:36	#3
Dunkx Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 443 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They seem to be wearing ok, just I'm finding the ride quality a bit too hard. Think I might have to have a play with the damper settings at the weekend, how much of a difference can you make with the Konis to the ride? I've not changed them since I had them fitted....

01-02-2005, 23:42	#5
Dunkx Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 443 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheers, will have a play..