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 Post subject: ERRRR pumped up the tyres...
PostPosted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 3:15 pm 
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Went round the block, didn't feel quite right. Quick pressure check, three all good, left rear 13.5 psi.... :oops: :oops: :oops:

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 Post subject: Re: ERRRR pumped up the tyres...
PostPosted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 8:20 pm 
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It is surprising the difference even a few PSi can make if I am honest. it can be the difference between a skittish car and one which is planted.

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 Post subject: Re: ERRRR pumped up the tyres...
PostPosted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 6:21 pm 
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Very surprised when I checked. In my experience, tyres have always looked low/wrong in the sidewall when the pressure has really dropped.
These, Pirelli p6000 all round, barely appeared any different, so the sidewalls must be pretty stiff.

Anyhoo, a quick blast afterwards showed an enormous difference in how the car drove and felt which is nice after the time/money I have
invested into her. I have started to get some quotes on tidying the cills over winter when the car won't really be used and then we shall see!

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