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Originally Posted by inny
Actually this is what the label says for my car. Of course it gives higher pressure for more load but to be honest I was always a bit confused about it. I am mostly driving alone.
Any other suggestions besides 2.2bar? Safe to go 2.5?
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I suggest that you experiment within the recommended pressure range to find the ride and handling characteristics that suit you best.
It took me a while to establish my figures and, based on the fact that, after 16k miles, the wear is perfectly even across the tread, it would appear that I wasn't far off the mark.
Like you, I usually drive alone or with one front passenger and almost always lightly loaded. However, if I want to take a long trip with an increased load I adjust the pressures accordingly with a portable 12v compressor.
Most importantly, don't forget that accurate tyre pressures can only be maintained by using a reliable good quality gauge.