Pump up your tyres!

[salty]

Why not just stick to the manufacturer's recommendations, surely they know better than any of us?

In theory yes. But with the X Power for example. Which is 37 psi. Upping it to
40 psi, definitely helps with the vibes that are evident on some X Power's and just seems to drive nicer.

 

[Markymark53]

The tyre pressures (Maxxis Bravo HP-M3 215/55R17) when we picked up our 23 MG ZS EV Essence from the dealer in 2/25 was 3.3 Bar. I assumed this was the correct pressure. More fool me.

Today and 1700km later the pressure is down to 3.0 Bar. Cooler weather in Melbourne may be contributing to the apparent 10% reduction in tyre pressure on all tyres.

Going forward and as others have noted, inside the driver’s door the recommended tyre pressure is 41psi (2.8-2.9 Bar). Maxxis recommended maximum tyre pressure is 44 psi (3.0-3.1 Bar).

Going forward, any advice about which tyre pressure to use is welcome. Use of the car is 50/50 metropolitan/country driving with one or two adults and overnight bags on country trips.

Thanks for the replies.

I think I’ll run the car for a little while at 3.0 Bar, then 2.8 Bar, and compare what I feel about the ride/efficiency equation. Then I’ll settle on a tyre pressure setting.
If the difference is insignificant I’m inclined to settle on close to the tyre manufacturer's recommended maximum pressure.