pdg32 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hi, I've just swapped over to nokian winter tyres on gt wheels. Do I still use the standard pressure of 35 psi all round? Thks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Yes, I run my winters at 35psi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planetsurfer2 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Same for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdg32 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Cheers chaps. 35 was what i went for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richmillions Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I just put Nokians on yesterday and set them at 35 also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin-mck Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I got Nokians at the weekend too. They have a pressure marking on the side wall which changes depending on tyre width. 36psi for 245 and 33psi for 225s on the front. I'm sure it won't make much odds having a bit more, might be useful to let a bit out if the snow comes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I got Nokians at the weekend too. They have a pressure marking on the side wall which changes depending on tyre width. 36psi for 245 and 33psi for 225s on the front. I'm sure it won't make much odds having a bit more, might be useful to let a bit out if the snow comes though. I thought you put more in when it snowed to cut in more, a bit like rally cars having really skinny wheels/tyres in the snow? Letting pressure out is good in sand though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 You can let air out in snow on regular tyres to help, but you can keep the pressure in the winter tyres because they are designed for use in cold weather and snow. If you get a chance, put the two different tyres side by side and you will notice that the tread blocks are deeper on the winters allowing for a little more flex, which is what you are trying to achieve when letting out air on regular tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 From the AA site: Don't reduce tyre pressures to get more grip – it doesn't work, and reduces stability. Source: http://www.theaa.com...r_motoring.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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