tyre pressure for 18"

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Banshee

tyre pressure for 18"

Post by Banshee » Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:26 pm

Bongo has 18" rims with 245 40 18 fitted 93 NCT's on the front and 97 P Zeros on the back suggestions regarding correct tyre pressures appreciated.

Unconverted 2WD light loading but will be towing when the weather turns.
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Re: tyre pressure for 18"

Post by mister munkey » Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:32 pm

Mine are 18" RX8s with same same size tyres. After fettling for a few months I've settled at 36 front, 40 rear.

Use that as a start but fiddle about a bit 'till you find the best feel.
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Re: tyre pressure for 18"

Post by cheffy34 » Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:58 am

I got 225/45 on front 245/45 rears and 45 psi all round i tried it after talking to bdc , i prefer it now :roll:
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