Low Resistance Tyres

[garythebrit]

Hi, I have recently become the owner of a brand new CT 200h S, My car is fitted with 15 inch low resistance tyres, on referring to the handbook I see it gives two air pressure settings, standard 33 psi or eco 39 psi. Has anyone any comments on the pros and cons of each pressure? I presume the eco 39 psi gives better mpg but what about comfort, road holding and the life of the tyre?

[Stompe]

Hi Gary

Have the Tyre manufacturer suggested any pressure for the CT?

[Wass]

I have tried running tyres at higher pressure (39psi). Shock horror, they seem to wear more evenly, the ride quality is more harsh, the car uses about 2% less fuel, wet weather road holding marginally improved.

I tried this with 16" tyres and the ride quality was still acceptable ( to me).