Tyre Inflation ' ECO ' pressure

sawyer · Dec 13th, 2011, 13:33

Just wondered what owners thought and their experiences of suggested tyre inflation pressures with ECO and Normal ?

1 Do you notice a more bumpier ride with ECO pressure?

2 Do you notice much difference with fuel economy with ECO pressure ?

3 Any difference with tyre wear overall ?

4 What would you recommend ?

Rich17 · Dec 13th, 2011, 13:58

Ride was harder - and didn't make any difference to us as it's mainly urban driving with the associated acceleration and braking that drink the fuel.

For those who can do a more constant speed on smoother roads, I'd say its worth a punt.

scotgc · Dec 13th, 2011, 19:45

Sounds like a cop out but the best idea would be for you to try the two settings for yourself. There are many factors that will influence what pressures are best suited to your circumstances. In terms of tyre wear I would suspect that the lower pressures may accelerate wear slightly quicker although I can't corroberate this theory. Personally I prefer the lower pressure settings because I have lower profile tyres and find it more comfortable. I have covered 17.5k now and the front tyres will be due for renewal at around 19k if current wear rates continue.

Dec 13th, 2011, 13:33	#1
sawyer Junior Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 14:59 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: kent	Tyre Inflation ' ECO ' pressure Just wondered what owners thought and their experiences of suggested tyre inflation pressures with ECO and Normal ? 1 Do you notice a more bumpier ride with ECO pressure? 2 Do you notice much difference with fuel economy with ECO pressure ? 3 Any difference with tyre wear overall ? 4 What would you recommend ?

Dec 13th, 2011, 19:45	#3
scotgc Senior Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2012 21:12 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Falkirk	Sounds like a cop out but the best idea would be for you to try the two settings for yourself. There are many factors that will influence what pressures are best suited to your circumstances. In terms of tyre wear I would suspect that the lower pressures may accelerate wear slightly quicker although I can't corroberate this theory. Personally I prefer the lower pressure settings because I have lower profile tyres and find it more comfortable. I have covered 17.5k now and the front tyres will be due for renewal at around 19k if current wear rates continue. __________________ 2010 D5 AWD R Design SE Premium Geartronic Ice White with 20" Cratus wheels

Dec 13th, 2011, 13:58	#2
Rich17 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 6th, 2014 22:02 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sussex	Ride was harder - and didn't make any difference to us as it's mainly urban driving with the associated acceleration and braking that drink the fuel. For those who can do a more constant speed on smoother roads, I'd say its worth a punt.

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