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callen · Apr 18th, 2006, 09:09 PM

My mini came with stock 15" and swapped for some 205 16's. What's Mini's rec on Tire Pressure...for stock 16's with the 195's. Should I use that or boost pound or two having 205's? 15's call for 30 lbs...which is comfy..but seems low for my 16's.

DJC · Apr 18th, 2006, 10:28 PM

Try 32 PSI all round, see how it goes, regards Damian.

minicabrio · Apr 18th, 2006, 10:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by callen

My mini came with stock 15" and swapped for some 205 16's. What's Mini's rec on Tire Pressure...for stock 16's with the 195's. Should I use that or boost pound or two having 205's? 15's call for 30 lbs...which is comfy..but seems low for my 16's.

MINIs standard pressure is 2.1 bar or 31psi.

If in doubt email the manufacturer of your tyre with all size info, vehicle details, plus prevailing use type (light/heavy loads, high/low speeds) and they should provide you with their recommended running pressure.

HarryHBMCC · Apr 18th, 2006, 11:59 PM

I'm running 34 PSI on my 205/50R16W Fuzion ZRi tires that I just had put on a week ago and that seems pretty good. Good grip and still a decent ride comfort factor.

Harry

callen · Apr 19th, 2006, 09:56 PM

Thanks Gentlemen....what I needed. My Cooper has no options..other than sport seats/heated...so she's specced out light...also just added some OZ Ultreleggeras (Sp?) so will start at 31 and go from there...max two people in car. Want smooth over performance.

Apr 18th, 2006, 09:09 PM	#1
callen MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 21 Offline	16" 205 Tire inflation My mini came with stock 15" and swapped for some 205 16's. What's Mini's rec on Tire Pressure...for stock 16's with the 195's. Should I use that or boost pound or two having 205's? 15's call for 30 lbs...which is comfy..but seems low for my 16's.

Apr 18th, 2006, 10:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 01:57 AM Posts: 15,754 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by callen My mini came with stock 15" and swapped for some 205 16's. What's Mini's rec on Tire Pressure...for stock 16's with the 195's. Should I use that or boost pound or two having 205's? 15's call for 30 lbs...which is comfy..but seems low for my 16's. MINIs standard pressure is 2.1 bar or 31psi. If in doubt email the manufacturer of your tyre with all size info, vehicle details, plus prevailing use type (light/heavy loads, high/low speeds) and they should provide you with their recommended running pressure.
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Apr 18th, 2006, 11:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 2,686 Offline	I'm running 34 PSI on my 205/50R16W Fuzion ZRi tires that I just had put on a week ago and that seems pretty good. Good grip and still a decent ride comfort factor. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Apr 19th, 2006, 09:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
callen MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 21 Offline	Psi Thanks Gentlemen....what I needed. My Cooper has no options..other than sport seats/heated...so she's specced out light...also just added some OZ Ultreleggeras (Sp?) so will start at 31 and go from there...max two people in car. Want smooth over performance.

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Apr 18th, 2006, 10:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
DJC MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 01:57 AM Posts: 432 Offline	Try 32 PSI all round, see how it goes, regards Damian.

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