02-09-2014, 08:58 AM | #1 |
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Tire pressure settings
Did a quick search with no success, so here's the question.
My X1 calls for 35 F, 41R. My bride's Audi has separate settings F/R, depending on how heavily laden the car is. No complaints on how the X1 has been handling, but I wondered if anyone was aware of or had made adjustments to tire pressure based on how much was in the vehicle? Thanks, Moon |
02-10-2014, 04:01 AM | #2 |
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I tracked my X1 s28i with 225/45r18 and 255/40r18 tires with a temp gauge to figure it out.
I decided I liked 38 psi all around at 70 deg ambient cold. The rear seems to be very bouncy even at this lower pressure. I think the book says 38 psi front and 42 rear under heavy load so that's probably just right. |
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02-10-2014, 03:48 PM | #3 |
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Doorjamb says 35/41. An automakers greatest fear (along with unintended acceleration) is having a car exit the road bassackwards, which no doubt explains some of the higher pressure in the rear (along with the ability to carry heavier loads.
We're headed out on a trip shortly, and I'm going to stick with the factory numbers for the moment, largely due to the full load. More input is gladly accepted. Moon |
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02-13-2014, 10:03 PM | #7 |
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Okay, a thoro' perusal of the manual only produced the 35/41 numbers as correct for the tire size on my car (225/45 R18), so it isn't really an answer.
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