Tire pressure and maintenance

[Beefy]

What pressure do you recommend for a tire that is 275/65 R17. Auto btw is a Pajero used for city driving.

How often should the pressure be checked?

[OTEP]

28-30 psi. I check mine weekly. 35 when running loaded.

[Beefy]

Tenks! pero If you notice na after every week bumababa ng 2 psi normal lang ba yun or meron kaya butas/singaw?

[OTEP]

Ewan ko lang po. Mine just stays the same most of the time. Except for the leaky one.

[ezgrand]

Lots of confusion on tire pressure around. I've seen some people put 50 psi on Michelin 31's simply because it says so on the tire!(More is better, big is better, etc)
Actually tire pressure is what determines the amount of weight each tire can carry--the load factor. This is the foremost purpose of tire pressure. Eveything else--cornering, comfort, noise etc is secondary.
Look at your tire sidewall it will have a max pressure and weight the tire can carry. Example Michelin 265/75/R16 max weight 2470lbs*50psi. On a Pajero SWB weighing 5000lbs, thats 1250 lbs per tire(5000/4). If you divide 1250/2470 you can arrive at 50.6% of max psi thus you can run this car at 25 psi all day long without a problem at this weight of course. I've run my Pajero at 24 psi for the past 5 years in the city, up Mt. Pulag, on highways and the tire has a lot of tread left! I like running my tires this way because it is a lot more comfortable and am sure it can carry the weight of my car.
If your tires are stock though, just follow the car manufacturers recommendation! They know best.

[Jj]

I run around 32-34psi on my pick-up... (225/70R15) since i prefer the road feel and feedback i get with it.

[vinj]

Whoopsss... ako yung nag post nang kay Jj. Naka log pala yung CPU sa bro ko. :P

[garyq]

I'm running * 30 psi on my 275/75R16 Scorpions. Wala dapat masyadong changes sa pressure. Be sure to measure pag cold pa yung tyres. Invest also in a good pressure gauge. (ca. 300 bucks)

[pajerokid]

30psi works for my 275/70-16s

[rlp1099]

Recommended Pajero Tire Pressure

215R15
no cargo 26psi front-26 rear
cargo 26-33

215R16
no cargo 30psi front-33 rear
cargo 34-37

Make sure spare tyre inflated 7psi above specified tyre pressure

pajero handbook www.jpnz.com '85-90 models

[TireWhisperer23]

Recommended Pajero Tire Pressure

215R15
no cargo 26psi front-26 rear
cargo 26-33

215R16
no cargo 30psi front-33 rear
cargo 34-37

Make sure spare tyre inflated 7psi above specified tyre pressure

pajero handbook www.jpnz.com '85-90 models

It's amazing how low recommended cold tire pressures were 30 years ago, even for radial type tires.

I suspect that gradual suspension improvements over time(better compliance) allowed for higher pressures to be specified yet still ride smooth, and at the same time save gas.

An equivalent Pajero today might specify 33 and higher PSI.

[Vodka]

It's amazing how low recommended cold tire pressures were 30 years ago, even for radial type tires.

I suspect that gradual suspension improvements over time(better compliance) allowed for higher pressures to be specified yet still ride smooth, and at the same time save gas.

An equivalent Pajero today might specify 33 and higher PSI.

what's the curb weight of that old pajero? today's 1.1 ton jimny specifies 26psi for the 195/80r15

[mazdamazda]

what happens if you inflate your tire to the recommended tire pressure (when with cargo) and then use your vehicle with no cargo?

[rlp1099]

in my experience matalbog ang ride

imagine just coming out of the edsa crossing underpass then you hit the patches of asphalted section of edsa before coming to pioneer-boni

every screw/joint/section of car all of a sudden had a life of its own

pero sa skyway/NLE feels ok

[Nicky]

Hi Guys

Please advice what is the original tire size of the swb Pajero, and what is the tire pressure in the front and back, Now my tire size is 265 70r 15 is it the original size? and the tire pressure is 35psi all around is it ok? or Im over inflated my tire Kindly advice me, thank you so much for all your info my best regards to all tsikoters

[number001]

Hi Guys

Please advice what is the original tire size of the swb Pajero, and what is the tire pressure in the front and back, Now my tire size is 265 70r 15 is it the original size? and the tire pressure is 35psi all around is it ok? or Im over inflated my tire Kindly advice me, thank you so much for all your info my best regards to all tsikoters

If you dont have the original owner's manual, you might try checking near the inside portion of the vehicle's body by the driver's door. There should be a sticker that indicates the original size of tire of the vehicle as well as the recommended air pressure as specified by the manufacturer. Btw, if your vehicle is from Subic or not locally marketed/manufactured, check the right side of the vehicle instead because. that is the original driver's side in Japan.

[redorange]

I just do the chalk test. I cover a portion of my tire threads in white chalk and then drive it over a flat surface. If it leaves a nice even mark then it's inflated properly, if the outside threads show but the middle are lighter or don't appear then it's underinflated, if the middle shows but the edges do not then it's overinflated. I then check the psi on all 4 tires and all 4 are usually in close range.

[busy road]

Guys, try this site. It will help a lot...

http://www.motioncars.com/features/1..._01/index.html

[Nicky]

Sorry i dont have the owner's manual and my ride is just from subic and no stikers in the doors (1993 swb 3 doors pajero )if any body who's ride similar to mine and can input me some info re this matter will be much help,guys iam planning to buy a new tire by next week any information or inputs can be a great help as of now my tire is 265 70r 15 ( can i replace it to 275 70r 15 ) and my tire pressure is 35psi all around anybody can give me some sugs, ( please let me have some sugs. on what brand and tire name can be the most fitted to my ride ) thank you all for your time and the attention on this matter and my best regards to all tsikoters.

[mbk347]

is it better to run underinflated than inflating just right?

eg... 30psi compared to 34psi.... for AUV....

may naka pag sabi sa akin... mas hindi daw pressured ang gulong.... is this true?