[BrightonSA]

Just spoke to my neighbour who has a good knowledge of cars. 
According to him:  The recommended pressure of 32 psi on the metal sticker is for no luggage, just the driver. 
Whereas, the tyre max of 44 psi is for car loaded with goods.
Therefore, he suggested I pump my tyre up to 44 psi with goods in.  Take a  drive around the block.  If it feels smooth, no bump, it's good.  Otherwise, reduce the pressure.   

[BrightonSA]

I plan to make 2800km journey from QLD to SA next week.   

[Doggie 1]

You could do what your neighbour says.
But then again, you could instead choose to take advice from this thread.
36ish seems to be a popular number but at the end of the day, it's your choice and what you're comfortable with.

[Phil №❶]

Tyre pressure increases with heat, so a long journey like that, I feel 44 would be too high, around 36 would be better.

[Shambles]

Is your neighbour "elderly"?

Better inform him that modern tyres don't have inner tubes

Tyre pressure increases with heat, so a long journey like that, I feel 44 would be too high, around 36 would be better.

  Have driven that trip in ouri30 twice in one year with FULL luggage for 4, 2 adults + 2 teens.  Had around 36-38 from memory and got 4.7 and 4.9 for both trips over the full trip from Murray Bridge to Toowoomba and return.

[Surferdude]

Just spoke to my neighbour who has a good knowledge of cars. 
According to him:  The recommended pressure of 32 psi on the metal sticker is for no luggage, just the driver. 
Whereas, the tyre max of 44 psi is for car loaded with goods.
Therefore, he suggested I pump my tyre up to 44 psi with goods in.  Take a  drive around the block.  If it feels smooth, no bump, it's good.  Otherwise, reduce the pressure.   

Sorry Brighton. But your neighbour is wrong.
Some of the members on here know what my history in the tyre industry is so I'm not going into it again.
Suffice to say that my post above regarding the information on the tyre IS correct.
44psi is far too high for you and your car.

[Phil №❶]

Just spoke to my neighbour who has a good knowledge of cars. 
According to him:  The recommended pressure of 32 psi on the metal sticker is for no luggage, just the driver. 
Whereas, the tyre max of 44 psi is for car loaded with goods.
Therefore, he suggested I pump my tyre up to 44 psi with goods in.  Take a  drive around the block.  If it feels smooth, no bump, it's good.  Otherwise, reduce the pressure.   

[BrightonSA]

You could do what your neighbour says.
But then again, you could instead choose to take advice from this thread.
36ish seems to be a popular number but at the end of the day, it's your choice and what you're comfortable with.

I'll take the average of 36 & 44 which will be 40 psi   

[BrightonSA]

Just spoke to my neighbour who has a good knowledge of cars. 
According to him:  The recommended pressure of 32 psi on the metal sticker is for no luggage, just the driver. 
Whereas, the tyre max of 44 psi is for car loaded with goods.
Therefore, he suggested I pump my tyre up to 44 psi with goods in.  Take a  drive around the block.  If it feels smooth, no bump, it's good.  Otherwise, reduce the pressure.   

What does the icon of 1 mean?   

[Dazzler]

You could do what your neighbour says.
But then again, you could instead choose to take advice from this thread.
36ish seems to be a popular number but at the end of the day, it's your choice and what you're comfortable with.

I'll take the average of 36 & 44 which will be 40 psi   

Seeing you are a bit cheeky, I will be too...

Just inquisitive .. are you a boy or a girl? 

[BrightonSA]

Just spoke to my neighbour who has a good knowledge of cars. 
According to him:  The recommended pressure of 32 psi on the metal sticker is for no luggage, just the driver. 
Whereas, the tyre max of 44 psi is for car loaded with goods.
Therefore, he suggested I pump my tyre up to 44 psi with goods in.  Take a  drive around the block.  If it feels smooth, no bump, it's good.  Otherwise, reduce the pressure.   

Sorry Brighton. But your neighbour is wrong.
Some of the members on here know what my history in the tyre industry is so I'm not going into it again.
Suffice to say that my post above regarding the information on the tyre IS correct.
44psi is far too high for you and your car.

Do you recommend 36 or 40 psi, filled with goods? 

[Doggie 1]

Just spoke to my neighbour who has a good knowledge of cars. 
According to him:  The recommended pressure of 32 psi on the metal sticker is for no luggage, just the driver. 
Whereas, the tyre max of 44 psi is for car loaded with goods.
Therefore, he suggested I pump my tyre up to 44 psi with goods in.  Take a  drive around the block.  If it feels smooth, no bump, it's good.  Otherwise, reduce the pressure.   

Sorry Brighton. But your neighbour is wrong.
Some of the members on here know what my history in the tyre industry is so I'm not going into it again.
Suffice to say that my post above regarding the information on the tyre IS correct.
44psi is far too high for you and your car.

Do you recommend 36 or 40 psi, filled with goods? 

It depends whether we're talking tyres or breast implants.

[BrightonSA]

Quote:  [Just inquisitive .. are you a boy or a girl?  ]

I can be whatever you want me to be!   

[Doggie 1]

Quote:  [Just inquisitive .. are you a boy or a girl?  ]

I can be whatever you want me to be!   

Are you from Thailand? 

[BrightonSA]

Just spoke to my neighbour who has a good knowledge of cars. 
According to him:  The recommended pressure of 32 psi on the metal sticker is for no luggage, just the driver. 
Whereas, the tyre max of 44 psi is for car loaded with goods.
Therefore, he suggested I pump my tyre up to 44 psi with goods in.  Take a  drive around the block.  If it feels smooth, no bump, it's good.  Otherwise, reduce the pressure.   

Sorry Brighton. But your neighbour is wrong.
Some of the members on here know what my history in the tyre industry is so I'm not going into it again.
Suffice to say that my post above regarding the information on the tyre IS correct.
44psi is far too high for you and your car.

Do you recommend 36 or 40 psi, filled with goods? 

It depends whether we're talking tyres or breast implants.

 

[Dazzler]

Quote:  [Just inquisitive .. are you a boy or a girl?  ]

I can be whatever you want me to be!   

Are you from Thailand? 

 

[BrightonSA]

Quote:  [Just inquisitive .. are you a boy or a girl?  ]

I can be whatever you want me to be!   

Are you from Thailand? 

The plot thickens.  Let the fun begin!   

[Phil №❶]

Just spoke to my neighbour who has a good knowledge of cars. 
According to him:  The recommended pressure of 32 psi on the metal sticker is for no luggage, just the driver. 
Whereas, the tyre max of 44 psi is for car loaded with goods.
Therefore, he suggested I pump my tyre up to 44 psi with goods in.  Take a  drive around the block.  If it feels smooth, no bump, it's good.  Otherwise, reduce the pressure.   

What does the icon of 1 mean?   

I was testing something, disregard. It isn't going to work 

[Doggie 1]

As long as it's only the plot......

I think I'll be off to another thread now if you don't mind. 

[Surferdude]

Just spoke to my neighbour who has a good knowledge of cars. 
According to him:  The recommended pressure of 32 psi on the metal sticker is for no luggage, just the driver. 
Whereas, the tyre max of 44 psi is for car loaded with goods.
Therefore, he suggested I pump my tyre up to 44 psi with goods in.  Take a  drive around the block.  If it feels smooth, no bump, it's good.  Otherwise, reduce the pressure.   

Sorry Brighton. But your neighbour is wrong.
Some of the members on here know what my history in the tyre industry is so I'm not going into it again.
Suffice to say that my post above regarding the information on the tyre IS correct.
44psi is far too high for you and your car.

Do you recommend 36 or 40 psi, filled with goods? 

As is reply #11 from Lakes and reply # 14 from me (both on page 1 of this topic), 38 psi front and 36 psi rear, for the trip.

[BrightonSA]

Just spoke to my neighbour who has a good knowledge of cars. 
According to him:  The recommended pressure of 32 psi on the metal sticker is for no luggage, just the driver. 
Whereas, the tyre max of 44 psi is for car loaded with goods.
Therefore, he suggested I pump my tyre up to 44 psi with goods in.  Take a  drive around the block.  If it feels smooth, no bump, it's good.  Otherwise, reduce the pressure.   

Sorry Brighton. But your neighbour is wrong.
Some of the members on here know what my history in the tyre industry is so I'm not going into it again.
Suffice to say that my post above regarding the information on the tyre IS correct.
44psi is far too high for you and your car.

Do you recommend 36 or 40 psi, filled with goods? 

As is reply #11 from Lakes and reply # 14 from me (both on page 1 of this topic), 38 psi front and 36 psi rear, for the trip.

Thank you Super Dude. I've recorded your advice in my diary.   

[eye30]

On previous cars I've had the sticker would have 2 tyre pressure values.

One for just 1 or 2 people, i.e. light load, and a higher pressure for "fully laden."

As the 2nd is not detailed, I can only concluded that the pressure quoted is FOR all loads.....

[BrightonSA]

On previous cars I've had the sticker would have 2 tyre pressure values.

One for just 1 or 2 people, i.e. light load, and a higher pressure for "fully laden."

As the 2nd is not detailed, I can only concluded that the pressure quoted is FOR all loads.....

Food/Fuel  for thought   

[Asterix]

Hi BrightonSA

When we drive with the caravan the car is fully loaded with of course 2 adults, our 2 big boys, aged 17, the boot filled to the max, a full tank and 60 kg on the towball.

The car weighs about 1800 kg then.

I pump all tyres to 2,6 bar / 38 psi and that gives a smooth ride..

[BrightonSA]

Hi BrightonSA

When we drive with the caravan the car is fully loaded with of course 2 adults, our 2 big boys, aged 17, the boot filled to the max, a full tank and 60 kg on the towball.

The car weighs about 1800 kg then.

I pump all tyres to 2,6 bar / 38 psi and that gives a smooth ride..

thanks   

[bryanj86]

I have always run about 38PSI in my cars tyres ( my old xtrail and this newer I30 CRDi). I do mostly highway driving but I also think pumping up higher such as 36 or 38 means less tyres roll and better handling. I notice it.   One of my mates was running about 26 psi and didn't realise (not a techy kind of guy) and was about to take it to the mechanic as he thought there was something wrong with it. I put his tyres up to 38 and it made such a huge difference. He never needed to take it to the mechanic.... just  pump the tyres up! haha

[Dazzler]

Great example thanks Bryan 

[Mike SX]

I have always run about 38 psi in my cars tyres ( my old xtrail and this newer I30 CRDi). I do mostly highway driving but I also think pumping up higher such as 36 or 38 means less tyres roll and better handling. I notice it.   One of my mates was running about 26 psi and didn't realise (not a techy kind of guy) and was about to take it to the mechanic as he thought there was something wrong with it. I put his tyres up to 38 and it made such a huge difference. He never needed to take it to the mechanic.... just  pump the tyres up! haha

Yep, 38 is about the right size, with plenty of pumping up - as and when required......

Keeps everything running smoothly.