[Ian]

Now many drivers have had some months of experience what tyre pressures are being used and why? Do you change for different conditions, e.g. long runs at speed?

 

[Devon Dumpling]

When I received mine, the dealers had pumped them up to 40psi whereas the manual recommends 36psi. In the end I have settled on 38psi as a happy medium.

 

[Grant_H]

Likewise I've settled on 38
So the fluctuate between 37 & 39 when driving


My car arrives with them at 48psi



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[Woodulike]

I pump up to 40psi. The Leaf had the same size tyres and I found they didn't wear evenly if the pressure was lower, middle had more tread left, so I stuck with the same on the Niro.
So far they look quite even after 16500miles, the fronts are about 3.5-4mm left and I'm about to rotate them

 

[John Page]

40 here too.

 

[Ian]

What is the ride like at 40psi?

 

[Thomas Bourchier]

What is the ride like at 40psi?

I have mine at 40psi and the ride does not seem much different to 35psi (the pressure in the tyres when I took delivery in December). I am hoping that the higher pressures should help with the range.

 

[MetalHead]

I'm boring and follow the manufacturers recommendations... so 36.
Actually 35 when cold. It'll be 36 or so after a few miles. On a motorway run it'll increase to 37.

 

[Richard Wood]

Now many drivers have had some months of experience what tyre pressures are being used and why? Do you change for different conditions, e.g. long runs at speed?

I'm using about 39psi. It has always amused me that different tyre pressures are recommended for different load configurations etc. How the * do they expect anyone to be constantly varying the pressure. A compromise is the only answer. That said, you do need to add air as the temperature drops towards winter and let it out again in the spring. Also, I once drove from Holland to Switzerland and wondered why the ride was so harsh. Travelling in the opposite direction you end up on underinflated tyres. Dynamic pressure adjustment would be a handy gizmo.

 

[Gif]

Fill mine to 38psi after a short drive. Seems to settle around 36/37 cold.