Correct PSI for space-saver tyre?

[Peter C]

I've pumped mine up to 35PSI.

Thin tyre on yellow rim, by the way.

[going4the1]

Isn't the correct pressure moulded into the side wall? Can't recall but it's much higher than that.

[JohnnyC]

Thought they were something crazy like 60psi.

As said above, it should be on the side of the tyre.

[FASTFORD]

Thought they were something crazy like 60psi.

As said above, it should be on the side of the tyre.

Im sure its 60 PSI mate , i blew up my tyres the other week and i thought id do the space saver while i was at it and it was way down to something like 24 psi.

Remember reading on the side wall inflate too 60psi

[Peter C]

I checked the sidewall, no info. The tyre is a Bridgestone.

60PSI it is then!

Cheers.

[JohnnyC]

I checked the sidewall, no info. The tyre is a Bridgestone.

60PSI it is then!

Cheers.

Probably not a proper MR2 spacesaver then.
AFAIK, all spacesavers for the mk2 were Yokohama's.

[jasongtr]

bin it and get a can of tyreweld, saves weight

[JohnnyC]

bin it and get a can of tyreweld, saves weight

That weight is needed over the front

[JeffD]

4.2 kilogram-force/square centimeter = 59.738 042 004 pound/square inch

[Peter C]

Nice one, cheers Jeff!

[JeffD]

I had the misfortune to need mine the other Sunday but had to get the AA out as Id forgotten to put my locking wheel nut back in the car after doing some DIY - DOH! Had to get the AA out who checked the presure and put some more in - just checked it now and it says 56psi (this after driving around 60 miles so I reckon it most probably had 60psi put in it).

I dont rate them for driving on as as well as feeling a bit wierdyou can only do a max speed of 50 - I have Lexus IS200 wheels so sourced a 5th one off ebay and dumped my spacesaver in favour of a full sized wheel.

Major boohoo :-(




Lexus IS200 spare instead of spaceaver - excuse the dirty frunk and lack of plastic trim - it does all still fit was jsut doing another job




Took the opportunity to do a mini DIY refurb - went from this...




Quality job ;-')




To this - all for about £12 :-)