I recently bought second-hand Hundai Elantra (1999). Owner's manual says that recommended tyre pressure is given on outerside of center post on driver's side (?) Nothing is mentioned there. Can anyone tell about this? Where do I find out? Regards.

Hi :57: ,

You should be able to get the information from the owners manual, or failing, speak to your local dealership.

Personally, my car tyres are 185/60*14 and are kept at 32lbs per square inch.

If your tyres are standard( as above) I can recommend using Bridgestone Potenza G3's (or their updates) at replacement time.

Hoping this helps.

Cheers,

Andrew B) .

Thanks Andrew, that was helpful.
BTW pardon my ignorance, but what is Bridgestone Potenza G3's?

Hi freefall,

Apologies for my assuming.

"Bridgestone" is a tyre company.

"Potenza" is a tyre type which has good performance and comfort traits.

They give very good grip in both wet and dry and wear well. They inspire confidence.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Andrew.

Thanks again Andrews. That clarifies it.

You should follow the indications mentioned on the tyres itself (look for PSI).
I do not recommend following the indications in your car, manual or airpump-registry of your local gas supplier since these are only generic indications.

New technologies and materials are applied in tyres so a tyre made in 98 may
have completely different structure and capabilities than a 2005 one.

I'm not really experienced with cars as I have driven motorcycles for years,
where this is especially important as tyre pressure greatly influences handling
and safety -- but I'm convinced it is equally important for cars.

Of course you're always free to choose the pressure to your liking and comfort, but following indications that do not apply to YOUR tyres is about as senseless when I yell 2.3 PSI. Follow the markers, they are there for a purpose. You can fine tune later, if you know what you're doing.

Hi xwiggen,

FYI the tyres fitted to my car were fitted less than a year ago (2004).

The tyre pressures recommended (32psi) are appropriate for day-to-day use, given the tyre construction. It provides fine handling, safety and comfort characteristics. The pressures by the way are the same as I used back in '97, '98, '99, '00, '01, '02 & '03.

There is no uneven wear, the edges and centre being square and aligned with minimal rounding.

Yes I agree, that petrol station air gauges are less than satisfactory. The purchase of a good quality slide or dial gauge will give a more accurate reading.

I don't pretend to know what goes on with motorcycles and their tyres.

No doubt, if I was inclined to pass comment, I'd be sure to do some research first.

Cheers,

Andrew.

I just checked my 99 Elantra and on the inside of the drivers door toward the bottom rear, I found the sticker that says to inflate to 30psi. Although that is the manufacturers recommended tire pressure the folks that have contributed here have added some better info as far as optimum tire pressure. I ended up inflating to 32psi.

Hope that helps.
NovaRod