Tyre pressure, have you checked yours lately?

RX135 · 8th April 2005, 16:52

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Originally Posted by Samurai

I know Baleno has, does Petra have a 12V power outlet? Is there a way I can add 12V outlet to a Santro so that I can use this Inflator?

Petra has a cigarette lighter. I dont smoke, so never explored further.

Shan2nu · 8th April 2005, 17:14

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Except my Santro doesn't have 12V power outlet.

Check the specifications page in your car manual. It'll be mentioned there. 12V is pretty standard for all new cars. Even the Vtec has a 12V outlet.

Shan2nu

Rehaan · 9th April 2005, 08:18

I think a misconception in this thread is the fact that blowouts are caused by the buildup of air pressure inside the tire.
IMO, it is the heat and constant flexing of tires with low pressure that causes the tire to fail and have a blowout. It has nothing to do with the heat increasing the air pressure in the tire, but instead the heat affecting the rubber and construction of the tire.

Think about it.
Fill 32psi, drive at 120km/h for an hour. Get out and immediately check your tire pressure. Its not gonna be anywhere near the maximum handleable pressure listed on the tire.

cya
R

Shan2nu · 9th April 2005, 10:36

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Fill 32psi, drive at 120km/h for an hour. Get out and immediately check your tire pressure. Its not gonna be anywhere near the maximum handleable pressure listed on the tire.

Yup, and if you're on tubeless, the chances of that happening are even less.

Shan2nu

vivekiny2k · 13th July 2005, 16:19

a little off topic,
has any company thought of managing tyre pressures according to the type of terrain it is going through? just like we have suspensions settings in some advenced cars for diff types of ride.

I have been thinking of the same for quite some time.

Rtech · 13th July 2005, 16:42

Well, the closest you get to that would be the Hummer's where you can inflate or deflate the tyres from inside the cabin even while you drive!

nitinbhag · 13th July 2005, 16:56

Vivek, Dude, you need a Humvee

.. thats probably the only vehicle in which tyre pressures can be adjusted while driving..

Sahil · 13th July 2005, 21:08

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Originally Posted by speedsatya

try and keep 2-3 psi more on the highways whenever high speed driving is involved.your chances of a tire burst will increase with lower pressure.

I dont think thats quite right........its the opposite.....when the car is running high speeds on the highway the tyre psi increase due to the hot air generated. Filling up excess air will result in tire bursting.

Shan2nu · 13th July 2005, 21:50

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I dont think thats quite right........its the opposite.....when the car is running high speeds on the highway the tyre psi increase due to the hot air generated. Filling up excess air will result in tire bursting.

Just read throught this thread, you'll get your answer.

Shan2nu

raihan · 13th September 2005, 00:42

Just checked the tire pressure of the front right tyre (tubeless) on my Integra this morning it was 27 psi two weeks back while the car was serviced they put in the recomended 29 psi. The other tyres still show 29 psi
Do this mean I've a puncture? if so how do I go about fixing it myself.
thanks,
Raihan

Rtech · 13th September 2005, 10:08

Dropping just 2 psi in a 2 week period is normal. Nothing to worry about if you ask me, but you could take a precautionary look at the tyre to check if there's a nail or maybe the valve is leaking a bit. Highly doubtful, but no harm in checking.

k_ajay · 13th September 2005, 12:29

I've been checking my new Indica twice in a week to make sure all tyres are on 28 psi... Have alloys on the 185/60 goodyear ducaro tyres.. Do I need to take any other precautionary measures, considering heat buildup and all? I only do 20kms a day city driving [max 45kmph]...

Also, could anyone guide on what pressure checking unit one can get here in chennai, which is trustable and efficient and the place to get it? Thanks

hrag · 13th September 2005, 13:29

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Originally Posted by k_ajay

I've been checking my new Indica twice in a week to make sure all tyres are on 28 psi...

Fronts need to be 30 psi.

dev · 13th September 2005, 13:45

can anyone suggest which is the best Tube to use? I need to purchase 3 tubes asap..
Which is the best place in BLR to purchase them and what about there costs?
Any precautionary things I need to see in a tube before purchase?

Hope someone helps me..

thank you.

hrag · 13th September 2005, 14:05

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Originally Posted by k_ajay

I've been checking my new Indica twice in a week to make sure all tyres are on 28 psi...

Fronts need to be 30 psi.

9th April 2005, 08:18	#93
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,203 Thanked: 36,088 Times	I think a misconception in this thread is the fact that blowouts are caused by the buildup of air pressure inside the tire. IMO, it is the heat and constant flexing of tires with low pressure that causes the tire to fail and have a blowout. It has nothing to do with the heat increasing the air pressure in the tire, but instead the heat affecting the rubber and construction of the tire. Think about it. Fill 32psi, drive at 120km/h for an hour. Get out and immediately check your tire pressure. Its not gonna be anywhere near the maximum handleable pressure listed on the tire. cya R
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13th July 2005, 16:19	#95
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	a little off topic, has any company thought of managing tyre pressures according to the type of terrain it is going through? just like we have suspensions settings in some advenced cars for diff types of ride. I have been thinking of the same for quite some time. Last edited by vivekiny2k : 13th July 2005 at 16:21.
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13th July 2005, 16:42	#96
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 371 Times View My Garage	Well, the closest you get to that would be the Hummer's where you can inflate or deflate the tyres from inside the cabin even while you drive!
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13th July 2005, 16:56	#97
nitinbhag BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 262 Thanked: 2 Times	Vivek, Dude, you need a Humvee .. thats probably the only vehicle in which tyre pressures can be adjusted while driving..
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13th September 2005, 00:42	#100
raihan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: CA/bangalore Posts: 272 Thanked: 117 Times	Have I got a puncture? Just checked the tire pressure of the front right tyre (tubeless) on my Integra this morning it was 27 psi two weeks back while the car was serviced they put in the recomended 29 psi. The other tyres still show 29 psi Do this mean I've a puncture? if so how do I go about fixing it myself. thanks, Raihan Last edited by raihan : 13th September 2005 at 00:45.
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13th September 2005, 10:08	#101
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 371 Times View My Garage	Dropping just 2 psi in a 2 week period is normal. Nothing to worry about if you ask me, but you could take a precautionary look at the tyre to check if there's a nail or maybe the valve is leaking a bit. Highly doubtful, but no harm in checking.
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13th September 2005, 12:29	#102
k_ajay Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,380 Thanked: 1,142 Times View My Garage	I've been checking my new Indica twice in a week to make sure all tyres are on 28 psi... Have alloys on the 185/60 goodyear ducaro tyres.. Do I need to take any other precautionary measures, considering heat buildup and all? I only do 20kms a day city driving [max 45kmph]... Also, could anyone guide on what pressure checking unit one can get here in chennai, which is trustable and efficient and the place to get it? Thanks Last edited by k_ajay : 13th September 2005 at 12:32.
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13th September 2005, 13:45	#104
dev BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 109 Thanked: Once	can anyone suggest which is the best Tube to use? I need to purchase 3 tubes asap.. Which is the best place in BLR to purchase them and what about there costs? Any precautionary things I need to see in a tube before purchase? Hope someone helps me.. thank you.
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