Tyre Specs...!!!

Rox · November 20, 2008

Hi...!!!

This is my first post on the forum, thus I want to say hi to all of you first.............

What I want to know is about tyre specifications for a normal motor car (mine is an FN15 PULSAR CJ1...). I know there is much more than we know or we think about it. One more thing I want to take into notice is the sound coming from tyres while it is on the way. Is there any way to reduce this or do we have to select a specific tyre...?

Hope all of you will help, thanks...!!!

jerryda · November 20, 2008

Hi...!!!
This is my first post on the forum, thus I want to say hi to all of you first.............

What I want to know is about tyre specifications for a normal motor car (mine is an FN15 PULSAR CJ1...). I know there is much more than we know or we think about it. One more thing I want to take into notice is the sound coming from tyres while it is on the way. Is there any way to reduce this or do we have to select a specific tyre...?

Hope all of you will help, thanks...!!!

Hi,

The design of treads and the interaction of specific tire types with the roadway surface type produces considerable effect upon sound levels or noise pollution emanating from moving vehicles. These sound intensities increase with higher vehicle speeds.There is a considerable range in acoustical intensities produced depending upon the specific tire tread design and its interaction with the roadway surface type.

http://www.vulcantire.com/tiresize.htm

Edited November 20, 2008 by jerryda

Ruslan · November 20, 2008

Hi...!!!
This is my first post on the forum, thus I want to say hi to all of you first.............

What I want to know is about tyre specifications for a normal motor car (mine is an FN15 PULSAR CJ1...). I know there is much more than we know or we think about it. One more thing I want to take into notice is the sound coming from tyres while it is on the way. Is there any way to reduce this or do we have to select a specific tyre...?

Hope all of you will help, thanks...!!!

If I'm not mistaken. Tyre specification indicated on driver sides door pillar. i guess it's common among most of the brands.

Edited November 20, 2008 by Ruslan

gunat · November 20, 2008

Once you've figured out your tire size, here's a good source to understand everything about tires

http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html

rule of thumb- higher price usually means better quality (read: USUALLY, but not necessarily the case)

Arc Angel · November 20, 2008

you could have faulty hub-razors as well which would give you a loud hum.

The Don · November 20, 2008

Hi...!!!
This is my first post on the forum, thus I want to say hi to all of you first.............

What I want to know is about tyre specifications for a normal motor car (mine is an FN15 PULSAR CJ1...). I know there is much more than we know or we think about it. One more thing I want to take into notice is the sound coming from tyres while it is on the way. Is there any way to reduce this or do we have to select a specific tyre...?

Hope all of you will help, thanks...!!!

Softer tyres with higher profiles reduce road noise while the inverse increases it. Could you tell us your current rim size, your tyre size and brand ?

ash · November 21, 2008

On my Yokos, recommended maximum tire pressure is 40psi. Currently I'm running 30psi.

Have seen his theory of;

Optimum tire pressure = maximum recommended tyre pressure - 10%

In my case 40psi - 10% = 36psi

I know it's bit rough on our city roads. But gives you the best fuel economy. Any other pros & cons???? (effect on the shocks & suspension)

Rox · November 21, 2008

Softer tyres with higher profiles reduce road noise while the inverse increases it. Could you tell us your current rim size, your tyre size and brand ?

Hi Don, thanx for ur help...!!!

My current rim size - 14''

Tyre size - 185 70 R14

Brand - GT

The Don · November 21, 2008

Hi Don, thanx for ur help...!!!
My current rim size - 14''

Tyre size - 185 70 R14

Brand - GT

I would say that your tyres have enough profile in them to feel comfortable, and not be too bumpy. If they are noisy its due to the harder rubber on the GT's. To be honest unless the tyres are quite worn I would not consider changing just because of tyre noise because SL roads aren't the smoothest and bumpy rocky roads will somewhat minimise your gains ! (as in you won't notice that much of a difference unless you are on smooth carpeted roads)

But make sure that your wheel bearings are also in good order as they tend to cause some running noise as well.