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[TJ]

Ive just bought 15's for my festa, and i would like to know the correct tyre pressures,for the tyres.
This is very important as, if i am in an accident, and the insurance company, get the police involved, they check the tyre pressures. If they arent correct then no money for me.

So does anyone know what the tyre pressure should be for 15's on a festa??

[AdrianFRST]

Invalid insurance due to incorrect tyre pressure? Who are you with?

Well, it would appear that you are totally shafted as different people will tell you different pressures for aftermarket tyres. Some will say the same as the original tyres, others will say an increase of a few psi due to the lower profile, others a decrease of a few psi due to the lower profile.

Also depends if they are 45 or 50 profile, what brand they are etc.

I hope you've got an accurate gauge!

[TJ]

My old man is a fire officer, and when they used to go to RTA's (road traffic accident)
they would let the tyres down so that the car would be stable, and wouldnt move around when they were worknig on it. As not doing this could injure the passengers.
They have now been told though, not to do it as the police are to take the tyre pressures. And inform the insurance companys, when it all goes through to the claims.
So its not just for me, but for everyone.

Does anyone know where i'd be able to find this info out.??

[AdrianFRST]

Who's to say what's correct?

I've got 215/35 ZR18s on mine, never intended for a Fiesta.

Manufacturer recommended pressure is for a larger, heavier car so that will be wrong.

Reccomended pressure in the handbook is for tyre that are narrower (185) higher profile (55) and smaller (14") so that is probably wrong too.

As I've got no back seats or spare wheel the car is lighter than a standard FRST, so that would afect things too.

Do you see what I'm getting at? Standard car with a mfr tested wheel and tyre combo is fine, but when you start changing things it's not so simple.

As a guide, I've been told too use the same pressure as standard, increasing or decreasing by a 1 or 2 psi depending on the feel of the car. If it's so important I'd contact your insurance company and ask their advice.

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[Phil Si]

TYPICAL INSURANCE!!!!!!!! trying to screw u for all the money they can get!!!!!

[TJ]

OK, cheers guys. buggar it, i'll just make sure there's some in there. Thanks anyway.
Whats your festa Ade??

[thijpo]

Come to Holland and take some cheese, and relax here we make powersteering by pump your tires at 10 bar !!!


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