Scottguardian
Standard Member
Is it possible that the MG Excite model has a possible longer range, all things being equal, than the Exclusive model seeing as its 32kg lighter and has no roof bars. Just asking.
The gains in range ( if any ) between Excite and Exclusive due to weight, are lost on the level of features / equipment you are loosing between both models in my opinion.Is it possible that the MG Excite model has a possible longer range, all things being equal, than the Exclusive model seeing as its 32kg lighter and has no roof bars. Just asking.
I agree 2-3 psi would not be that much of a problem. However the manufacturer has made a recommendation based on intensive testing of their product. They would have looked at tyre grip, longevity, economy amongst other things. However there is a reason why they have stated it to be 33psi and not 32 or 34. Yes there would be tolerances built into it to accommodate for those who fill up to 35psi. As I don’t have an advanced degree in automotive engineering, I will leave my tyre pressure to the experts.I don't think an extra 2 or 3 psi would be dangerous, but it does make a difference to economy and tyre wear. Remember manufacturers tyre pressures are a recommendation, not set in stone, they vary on load and speed and they are somewhat of a compromise between tyre wear, ride and handling.
So you're saying blindly follow what the manufacturer has stated regardless of whether the car handling doesn't feel right or the tyres are wearing at the edges more than the middle or wearing in the middle more than the edges etc. You don't need a degree in automotive engineering to see those things aren't right. I don't believe manufacturers do "intensive" testing of tyres, do the manufacturer test the car with every make of tyre, ones with stiffer reinforced sidewalls for example or ones with different material compositions, I think not.I agree 2-3 psi would not be that much of a problem. However the manufacturer has made a recommendation based on intensive testing of their product. They would have looked at tyre grip, longevity, economy amongst other things. However there is a reason why they have stated it to be 33psi and not 32 or 34. Yes there would be tolerances built into it to accommodate for those who fill up to 35psi. As I don’t have an advanced degree in automotive engineering, I will leave my tyre pressure to the experts.
I don’t mean to upset you. I respect your opinion but I think you have missed the point I am making. Blindly following the manufacturers recommendations is not what I am advocating. I am not an expert in automotive engineering. I therefore rely on an company who knows their product very well, to guide me. In the absence of that a trained professional. There is a difference. If I was finding that inflating the tyres that have been provided with the car, to the manufacturers specified tyre pressures causes uneven wear, I would get a professional to be looking for problems other than pressures.So you're saying blindly follow what the manufacturer has stated regardless of whether the car handling doesn't feel right or the tyres are wearing at the edges more than the middle or wearing in the middle more than the edges etc. You don't need a degree in automotive engineering to see those things aren't right. I don't believe manufacturers do "intensive" testing of tyres, do the manufacturer test the car with every make of tyre, ones with stiffer reinforced sidewalls for example or ones with different material compositions, I think not.
Apologies, I wasn't upset and I hope I didn't upset you. I wasn't saying don't use the manufacturers setting, I was just suggesting that it may be worth looking into it a little more, experience and the internet are wonderful sources of information. We all have different experience and opinions, which is what makes the forum so interesting. As you said, a bit off topic now so we'll leave it there.I don’t mean to upset you. I respect your opinion but I think you have missed the point I am making. Blindly following the manufacturers recommendations is not what I am advocating. I am not an expert in automotive engineering. I therefore rely on an company who knows their product very well, to guide me. In the absence of that a trained professional. There is a difference. If I was finding that inflating the tyres that have been provided with the car, to the manufacturers specified tyre pressures causes uneven wear, I would get a professional to be looking for problems other than pressures.
In any case it appears that we have hijacked the thread I will therefore out of respect to the original poster and to you, refrain from posting on this subject again.