Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > Club and Speciality Forums > Forum Community Car Clubs > AU Falcon.com.au

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 15-11-2006, 10:16 PM   #1
Auuteage
Regular Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 179
Default recommended tyre pressures?

I dont have a manual so..
I have a AU2 ute, cab chassis. Tyres are low progile 17 inch jobs. What pressure should I have them at. Every day there wil soon be big weight in the back reguarly...

Auuteage is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 15-11-2006, 10:52 PM   #2
rag top
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
rag top's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: ACT
Posts: 4,028
Default

There was a pretty good discussion on the topic of tyre pressures - have a look at this thread:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=44748
rag top is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 15-11-2006, 10:56 PM   #3
RG
Back to Le Frenchy
 
RG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Back home.....
Posts: 13,346
Default

Quick answer is around 36psi for 17 in a 45 profile.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by drew`SEVNT5
nah mate, aussie cars are the besterest and funnerest, nothing beats them, specially a poofy wrong wheel drive
07 Renault Sport Megane F1 Team R26 #1397
RG is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 15-11-2006, 11:25 PM   #4
NC1183
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
NC1183's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Moree, NSW
Posts: 2,076
Default

The guys at the ford dealership i got my last alignment done at said 38 all round, but my mate in spare parts there has an xr ute and he recommends 38 front, 36 rear (unloaded)
__________________
Nathan

2005 FPV BF Super Pursuit

The new toy (now sold)
The SP


The old ute (sold)
www.aufalcon.com/nc1183

Build Thread


Quote:
Originally Posted by F6T
If you look closely you can see the remains of a Hyundai excel that’s been sucked into the intake.
about the pic of 'CHOP YA' F6
NC1183 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 16-11-2006, 12:11 AM   #5
JC
Miami Pilot
Donating Member2
 
JC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
Posts: 21,704
Tech Writer: Recognition for the technical writers of AFF - Issue reason: Writing tech articles 
Default

36 minimum, 38 for normal cruising and 40 with a load is what I use (17s). Add 1 to 2 psi for every inch you go up in size.
__________________
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb)
1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs).
Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s

Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings

FPV 335 build stats: <click here>

Ford Performance Club ACT
JC is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Reply


Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 11:44 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL