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Old 05 May 2002, 09:42 AM
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I normally run the car on 33/28 pressure (99MY, 205-50/16's) and my pressure gauge is accurate.

Car comes back from service and is now on 29 / 26.

Is their gauge out or do they run better on lower pressures ?
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The same thing happened to mine after a service, the pressure in the fronts was reduced making the steering feel horrible.

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Old 05 May 2002, 01:35 PM
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i used to run my p1 17" wheels on 32 f 30 r, came back from a service with 36 all round !
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Old 05 May 2002, 03:44 PM
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When I ran my 17" 32/30 after every service they came back 36 all round, found 35/32 a lot better now though.


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Get yourself a good tyre gauge. Some dealers and tyre fitters really have no idea how important pressures are, as this thread proves - 26 and 36psi Halfords are okay but Demon Tweaks have a very good selection.

Richard.
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