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After going over a rather deep pothole on yesterdays Winter Warmer run, the side wall in Penelope's NS rear tyre has a nice big split in it

I've just been out in the cold and rain putting spare tyre on (in a skirt, no less!) so she now has odd shoes

Until I can afford a new set of tyres (hopefully much much sooner than later, but may be forced to take her off the road) she's running on:

16" 195/45 front
16" 215/40 rear OS
14" 175/65 rear NS

Can anyone advise on tyre pressure for odd 14" wheel? I know this isn't safe or advisable, and I won't be driving unnecessarily, but for emergencies/to get to garage to put new tyres on wheels, whenever that may be, I'd be grateful for anyone's thoughts..

I would run it at 30psi, and keep it below 50mph. You should be fine.
I did the same on the last Border patrol run, except I managed to ruin two tyres one front , one back. The car was fine until I got home.

Quality savers David

Clever Clever Girl, changing a wheel and i bet there was blokes watching you

As David has said, 50 Mph maximum with that set up and 30psi (1.9 bar) is the reccommended pressure. please recheck your wheel nuts for tightness. Are the other tyres of the same make and i thought they were budgets too.

tui wrote: wrote:

I've just been out in the cold and rain putting spare tyre on (in a skirt, no less!) so she now has odd shoes

Our spare doesn't have a skirt, only a valve cap. Does this mean I have HGF?

David Aiketgate wrote: wrote:

I would run it at 30psi, and keep it below 50mph. You should be fine.
I did the same on the last Border patrol run, except I managed to ruin two tyres one front , one back. The car was fine until I got home.

Thanks David I didn't notice 'til this morning Both rears needed replacing anyway as I've been losing a lot of pressure for some time, just didn't bank on having to do so so soon!

I reckon 50 might be a little too fast! (Never thought I'd be saying that!) Especially considering the torrential rain we've got round here at the moment!

bryan young wrote: wrote:

Clever Clever Girl, changing a wheel and i bet there was blokes watching you

Ha....... Ha........ THANKS Bryan!

No blokes around to watch as they were all hiding inside away from the rain and wind! Thankfully!

bryan young wrote: wrote:

As David has said, 50 Mph maximum with that set up and 30psi (1.9 bar) is the reccommended pressure. please recheck your wheel nuts for tightness. Are the other tyres of the same make and i thought they were budgets too.

The tyres Penelope has are 'Event WL905' http://www.eventtyres.com/catalogue/wl905 all the same make, yes. I intended to replace them with Toyos anyway, I just hoped not so soon!

John and Sue wrote: wrote:

tui wrote: wrote:

I've just been out in the cold and rain putting spare tyre on (in a skirt, no less!) so she now has odd shoes

Our spare doesn't have a skirt, only a valve cap. Does this mean I have HGF?

Better get that seen to sharp-ish!

Tui darling if you want to come visit me I can lend you a 15" spare from one of my cars if that helps x

jac114 wrote: wrote:

Tui darling if you want to come visit me I can lend you a 15" spare from one of my cars if that helps x

That is incredibly kind of you, thank you! I will hopefully be getting Toyo T1Rs (at least on rear) in 10 days or so (thanks Dad ) so I should be ok 'til then, with no major driving planned.. I'll let you know if these plans change at all, thank you again!

tui wrote: wrote:

jac114 wrote: wrote:

Tui darling if you want to come visit me I can lend you a 15" spare from one of my cars if that helps x

That is incredibly kind of you, thank you! I will hopefully be getting Toyo T1Rs (at least on rear) in 10 days or so (thanks Dad ) so I should be ok 'til then, with no major driving planned.. I'll let you know if these plans change at all, thank you again!

Does Dad know yet????? or is it a surprise , have you reserved them? my local tyre fitter had to order them in (next day) for two Epsom club members

tui wrote: wrote:

jac114 wrote: wrote:

Tui darling if you want to come visit me I can lend you a 15" spare from one of my cars if that helps x

That is incredibly kind of you, thank you! I will hopefully be getting Toyo T1Rs (at least on rear) in 10 days or so (thanks Dad ) so I should be ok 'til then, with no major driving planned.. I'll let you know if these plans change at all, thank you again!

no problem hun you have my mob number if you need

bryan young wrote: wrote:

tui wrote: wrote:

jac114 wrote: wrote:

Tui darling if you want to come visit me I can lend you a 15" spare from one of my cars if that helps x

That is incredibly kind of you, thank you! I will hopefully be getting Toyo T1Rs (at least on rear) in 10 days or so (thanks Dad ) so I should be ok 'til then, with no major driving planned.. I'll let you know if these plans change at all, thank you again!

Does Dad know yet????? or is it a surprise , have you reserved them? my local tyre fitter had to order them in (next day) for two Epsom club members

No, I stole his credit card Haha! Yes, he has very kindly offered for my Christmas present Christmas will be coming early this year..! Cheapest we've found them down here is Black Circles in Hove http://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/brands/toyo/proxes-t1-r Going to call them tomorrow to book in for Wednesday 21st (fingers crossed!)

Very happy with these on our TF. Good choice. In my opinion of course!