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Tyre pressure
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AndyMc..... wrote: »And nowhere does it state you have to use manufactures recommended pressures.
Agreed. But those will be the starting point for plod to decide whether they comply.
FWIW I've never heard of anyone charged with this in isolation. It's typically with other things after an accident investigation.0 -
[quote=[Deleted User];72509106]Agreed. But those will be the starting point for plod to decide whether they comply.
FWIW I've never heard of anyone charged with this in isolation. It's typically with other things after an accident investigation.[/QUOTE]
There was an offence code on the fixed penalty notice for tyres being under inflated. The simple test for that would be the side wall being distorted and not supporting the weight of the vehicle. So there would have been prosecutions in isolation as you couldnt give a ticket following a collision.0 -
With respect, overinflating won't cause overheating - rather the reverse. An underinflated tyre will flex more and generate more internal heat. An overinflated tyre will be more rigid and run cooler if anything. I usually put a bit extra in the tyres, perhaps 3-4 psi, if I'm heading for the South of France with a caravan behind. Everything seems to run nice and cool.To the OP, do not do this. At the least it could lead to increase wear in the centre of the tyre, at worst it could cause overheating and a blowout (unlikely but a totally unnecessary risk to take).
I'd agree that someone has been giving very foolish advice here. Check pressures weekly, using same gauge, tyres stone cold, investigate any drop in pressure of more than 1 psi or so. Stick to manufacturer's recommended settings unless you have a good reason not to. Your tyres are all that is between you and the road.If someone is nice to you but rude to the waiter, they are not a nice person.0 -
I normally pump a few psi higher in the winter, as I would probably lose a few psi when summer comes, but does not matter that much as Tyre pressure will increase in the summer as hot air expands. Though if I pump the tyres in the summer I would stick with the recommended psi.When you look into an abyss, the abyss also looks into you. Nietzsche
Please note that at no point during this work was the kettle ever put out of commission and no chavs were harmed during the making of this post.0
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