Hi all

I need to pump my tyres up in my monte carlo but i cant see the recommended PSI anywhere? I have the standard black alloys that come with the car.

any help much appreciated!

Open the fuel cap

Look on the back of that (:

34 in mine

34 in mine

is 34 PSI ok? im a bit confused as on the filler cap it says something like 24? 

Is that 2.4 BAR it shows,   so about 35 psi?

 

That is the sort of pressure you want.

It shows, driver / light car,  laden car etc.  

 

http://michelin.co.uk/tyres/learn-share/care-guide/cold-weather-tips

Edited 22 December, 201510 yr by GoneOffskiroottoot

looks like im getting confused with PSI and BAR?! lol 

Most electronic inflators at petrol stations toggle between psi and bar so you can't really go wrong

Most electronic inflators at petrol stations toggle between psi and bar so you can't really go wrong

Does it really matter?

How accurate are petrol station air pumps?

How much variation results from the inevitable leak when removing the air line?

Idea!.

 

If paying 20 pence or 50 pence for the use of the pumps which are pretty accurate, 

why not get value for money. put more air in than you need, 

then let the tyres back down to the pressure you want using your 'more accurate tyre pressure gauge'

 

Feet for dancing, head for thinking,

aye what vxh26.   after all 'Does it really matter'?      Well not seemingly to you.

Idea!.

If paying 20 pence or 50 pence for the use of the pumps which are pretty accurate,

why not get value for money. put more air in than you need,

then let the tyres back down to the pressure you want using your 'more accurate tyre pressure gauge'

Feet for dancing, head for thinking,

aye what vxh26. after all 'Does it really matter'? Well not seemingly to you.

Exactly what we do when out karting

Overfill with compressor then let out with proper tyre gauge

For an unladen car with 17" wheels my Monte shows the pressures need to be 2.0 BAR for the fronts and 2.1 for the rears. 

Does it really matter?

How accurate are petrol station air pumps?

How much variation results from the inevitable leak when removing the air line?

How accurate is any air pump? Not just the service station ones!

Unless your lightening fast taking the inflator off the valve there is always going to be a tiny bit of air leak