14 replies to this topic

[johnnysti]

Hi all

Was wondering what the psi should be on a set of Falken FK-06G 165/60 r12's be?

Thanks

Johnny

[minimadjonesy]

the general consensus is between 28-30 psi! It's your preference where about you put yours!

I have used 28 on all my cars, 10", 12" and 13" wheels!

[dklawson]

As stated above, it's your preference.

Higher pressures (to a point) = better fuel economy but bouncier ride
Lower pressures = a cushy ride and slightly lower fuel economy

[Bungle]

i have allways used 30 :cheese:

[johnnysti]

so not 32 then??

[Ade]

Am running 13 front 15 rear :fear: :grin:

[miniboo]

eh?

[Ade]

7 x 13 deep dish superlights with yokohama a539's 13psi for the fronts 15psi for the rears. Clear as mud :grin:

[Jammy]

Thats quite low!

[Bungle]

so are the tyres with ade in it :tongue:

[Ade]

Yep :grin:

Is what Chris recommends. Does handle very nicely so far I must say! If I remember rightly the reason was something like the tyres are designed to fit a number of cars most of which are a lot heavier than ours so you don't need loads of pressure in them! Sounded reasonable to me and like I said seems to handle well :grin:

Also the pressure in the tyres increases as they get hotter.

[dklawson]

Pressures like 13 and 15 are routinely run in racing tires in non-Mini applications. If you've got similar high-performance tires it makes sense that you'd run your Mini's tire pressure that low.

[Madmax]

ive always run mine at 30, then lowered it when im out on the track

[Purtsi]

ah, time to lift this topic up

are u guys really serious about pressures like 30psi? My front tires look "empty" but still has about 30psi and I can even press the tire rubber inside with my thumb without even pressing hard(!).

(i got the same falken 165/60/12 tires as in this topic and 6x12" wheels).

[Big Sam]

28 psi on the tyres that the car was made with and hardly any wear.