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    tyre question

    i have a mk3 astra 1.4 16v ecotek

    it has what i assume are factory alloys as they have vauxhall logos on them see pic below

    tyre size is 195/55/15

    what pressure should they be inflated to


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    No idea of the exact figures, but I'd be putting them all to 32psi...ish.
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    I agree with jack, otherwise check your cars manual, it should have them in there
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    isnt there a note on the inside of your petrol cap or on the little plate where the drivers door is???
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    not sure i havent looked yet lol it was dark

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    lol

    there should be a sticker or something, if not then 32-33 psi will be fine (haynes manual says for 195/50/15 it should be 33 front and 30 rear - just as a reference)
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    most tyres iv come across has had it on the side wall!

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    max pressure yes but not the pressure to run surly

    also can n e 1 tell me if the alloys i have are standard

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    Yes, I'm 95% sure that they were fitted to Astras as standard.

    Yes, pressure on the sidewall will be maximum pressure, not pressure to run. How does a tyre manufacturer know what car you're going to put the tyres on?

    It'll tell you in your manual or in your Haynes book.
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    yes they are standard, have them on mine too will go check the book for exact figures for you now

    for X14XE engine:

    Upto 3 persons:


    Front 31.5
    Rear 27

    Full load:

    Front 31.5
    Rear 34
    Last edited by Ian H; 23-03-2007 at 17:24.

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    well mine are now set to 32 all round...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ian H View Post
    for X14XE engine:

    Upto 3 persons:


    Front 31.5
    Rear 27

    Full load:

    Front 31.5
    Rear 34
    Bloody hell, I wasn't far off!

    I usually go for half way between no load and full load on the back.
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    Quote Originally Posted by phil_GT View Post
    well mine are now set to 32 all round...
    that should be fine
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