[kuttapan]

@Nikunj - Engine life is never dependent on tyre pressures.

@ Jaggu - I use 34-32/31 depending on whether I have back seat passengers or not.

[abhilash_iv]

In my case, the drive was really harsh with 33/31 and when it was made 30/30 it is really a relief. Mostly I have only 2 persons traveling. My friend having VXi and stock tyres is comfortable with 33/30. So as Jaggu said, it is personal comfort we should take into consideration, with a consideration to not to spoil the tyres/suspension etc.

[nikunj_cal]

Originally Posted by jayz

In an underinflated tyre the sidewalls will be geting damaged due to excessive flexing, and it also reduces the tire life.

Hmmmm ... and in case of overinflated tyre if I am not wrong it might burst !

What we really need to know is the recommended tyre pressure from the manufacturer i.e. good year for 195 venturas ! Plan to write them an email myself !Anybody knows anybody in good year ?It might help speed things up !

[nikunj_cal]

Originally Posted by kuttapan

@Nikunj - Engine life is never dependent on tyre pressures.

Thanks for the Info sir !

[Thad E Ginathom]

I think it takes a very considerably over-inflated tire to risk bursting, not just a few psi.

[Jaggu]

Thread wear is another good way to judge the tyre pressure for correctness, although you need to have proper wheel alignment also in place. 34/32 gives me almost flat thread wear.

One more thing, i really didnt find much difference running 32 upfront wrt choppiness from Ventura. 30 gave bad handling trait (like a ship) so immediately went back to 34, and this gives the crisp feel (High speed turns and steering response is go kartish )

[GeekSrik]

wowowo... so much of tyre discussions since my last post. well i ve been busy with some yoga and exercising to correct some health problems. hence less time to post here.

I tried 34 in front and 32 back, i dont seem to like it. it makes the front too bumpy and soft. i reverted back to 32 for all. that suits always.

While i am writing this post I have completed 11200kms

As of now one of my mud flaps have loosened up a bit. also i had given my car to maruti * again * for solving rattles and they charged me 450 bucks to reduce some rattles. of course they undid a bit of what blueraven had done earlier (damping). heavens with that damping job, my stereo sounded like it had tonsilitis.

now there are a bit of rattles and if at all the signs are anything to go by, i guess i got to live with those rattles for the rest of this car.

more kilometres getting crunched and more early morning drives - me, my car and to myself on the roads. one with nature.

[ravibhat]

I suggest ignore the rattles, more you think about it, you might be forced to do more Yoga I strongly suggest you Pillows for Swift which is mist for many people because of not so comfy seating design.

I have realized if rattle starts in any car (even in Innova) most of the rattle will stay or come back after sometime again.

Regards,

Ravi.

PS Yoga (I prefer Ramdev's CD, easy way to learn) is best way to get rid of few health issues, very bad weather, I feel in couple of years people will start moving out of Bangalore.

[Jaggu]

@geek: The tyre size is diff in yours and mine (nikunj also runs 14 inch). For 15 inch i think 32 30 might be a good combo.

[austere_sly]

Hey guys, I have OEM tires and I keep pressure at 36 for front and 33 for rear. I was in for a surprise today morning when I saw the current tire pressure. It was all weird 41 in front right, 40 in front left, 37 in rear right and 36 in rear left. I wanted it to check it before I started drive but couldn't do so ended up checking after 13 km drive. Although I don't think so but still would that distance be enough to make tire pressure rise ?

Another thing I rode a Getz petrol 3-4 days back. I was so missing the diesel torque that I shifted to passenger seat. Only thing I liked was the silent cabin. The one thing I learnt was that it would be very difficult to shift to petrol vehicle.

[Thad E Ginathom]

One of my mudflaps is falling off.

I did remove it when trying to find out the location of my in-car rat body at Christmas --- check out the rusty screws and cheap clips. Its a pity Swift isn't good build, but then if it was it'd cost more.

[ravibhat]

Tyre pressure mainly depends on time we check and how far we drove to check it. I can see in Summer tyre pressure reads always more than what used to be in winter/rainy seasons.

so you need to keep that in mind fro sure.

Regards,

Ravi.

[RMB]

I have 185/70 R14 G3's on my VDi. What should be the ideal tire Psi. I am maintaining 36/33 F/R as recommanded on the door sticker. I find the ride very harsh, but the mileage would drop if i reduce the pressure. I get 14.5kmpl in city with 50% A/C now.

[Jaggu]

Originally Posted by RMB

I have 185/70 R14 G3's on my VDi. What should be the ideal tire Psi. I am maintaining 36/33 F/R as recommanded on the door sticker. I find the ride very harsh, but the mileage would drop if i reduce the pressure. I get 14.5kmpl in city with 50% A/C now.

You can safely go down to 34-32 OR 32-30 without drastic effects on FE

[nikunj_cal]

One thing i have noticed with 30 all around is that the quality of the ride improves by 40% . I can hardly fell the rough roads anymore. But what worries me is that lower pressure would mean increase wear and tear of tyres or atleast I think so. Jaggu - what is the life of the venturas as promised by your dealer ?