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[SP_3.2]

Odd one i know, but would anyone know if the Police ran there Omega at a highter or low PSI than the standard in the book amount.

Thanks

Steve

[Kevin Wood]

No idea, but bear in mind that they run their cars well loaded most of the time (with guns or traffic kit) so take into account that it'll be a pressure suited to a fully loaded vehicle.

Kevin

[hotel21]

I know our Beemers were run at the full load pressure, sometimes a tad more, due to the amount of kit in the boot.  If you are running your car empty or lightly loaded, would suggest presures as per the book and adjust from there as required...

[CaptainZok]

I'd be guessing the usual pre-flight kick to see if it's still inflated.

[tigers_gonads]

I'd be guessing the usual pre-flight kick to see if it's still inflated.

 

takes me back to my raf days that 

kick the tyes and light the fires 

[feeutfo]

always wondered, this "full load" thing and increasing tyre pressure. What weight is a full load exactly?
 And will my fully loaded be the same as someone elses fully loaded?
 What about partly loaded. Do you only partly inflate the tyres....what weight equates to what pressure exactly?

I guess a full load means 5 adults and a boot full of suitcases? I've looked at the tyre pressure chart and it could imply anything more than 3 adults means a full load? The recommended full load pressure would surely be too hard for just 4 people in that case. Very vague......?

[KillerWatt]

Vx spent £millions designing the MIG, unless you are right up there in the list of vehicle design, it's odd's on that Vx know better than you.

[Ken L]

While I would agree with you in principle KillerWatt, the new cars that roll out of the factory are a compremise.
  They obviously can't cater for all conditions, country rules and regulations ( emission laws for example) etc. Also the cost of production has to be considered.

   This is why there is such a good market for aftermarket stuff, so owners can 'upgrade' various items, like superchips, suspension, brakes etc etc.
 So as someone has said, start with the car as is, settings etc, and alter to suit what works best for you personally.

[feeutfo]

Vx spent £millions designing the MIG, unless you are right up there in the list of vehicle design, it's odd's on that Vx know better than you.

There's no odds involved KW. And is why i'm asking if thats quite alright?

 But i'll stand my ground with any dealer i know, and have often won thanks to my oof education.

To be honest i'm not entirely sure what your trying to achieve with your statement KW.

[Shackeng]

I'd be guessing the usual pre-flight kick to see if it's still inflated.

 

takes me back to my raf days that 

kick the tyes and light the fires 

You forgot the ending,"Last one up's a cissy!"

[TaxiManDan]

iam not sure where i stand with this coz i got various loads in my car all the time so i norm just leave at the standard pressures

[Ken L]

I usually run my tyres at a pound or two above the standard, about 32 front 34 rear, to cover for most eventualities for short trips. If I was doing a long trip with a lot of weight in, only then do I put some more pressure in the tyres, for the trip. Also, the softer you run the tyres, the more drag there is, so fuel consumption suffers slightly, but a little less likely to slip. I think, for me, 32 and 34 is just right.

[tigers_gonads]

I'd be guessing the usual pre-flight kick to see if it's still inflated.

 

takes me back to my raf days that 

kick the tyes and light the fires 

You forgot the ending,"Last one up's a cissy!"

 

i worked on lightnings mate
we was never last one up