19/20 tyre pressures

[TonyL]

My first day of ownership & I have my first question already...

What should the (cold) pressures be for the 19/20 inch wheels?  I've had a look in the manual, which makes reference to the 18s/19s only; I've had a look around the car for one of those helpful stickers like I have in my other cars (apart from the Elise, that is), & I've had a look around the internet (where there's a lot of discussion about TPMS).  I can't find this anywhere.

[gregs24]

I'm running 38 all round which seems fine and is mid way between the extremes suggested in the manual. The Evora seems to be a lot less sensitive to tyre pressures than the Elise where fronts need to be run very soft to get any front end bight..

 

PS good choice of car !

Edited December 24, 2015 by gregs24

[TonyL]

Thanks.  I'm hoping someone will point out some figures from Lotus, that I couldn't find.  I'll have a play around as I get to know the car.  I'll start by seeing what the dealer has put in there before I head out tomorrow.  I should think when I've worked out what I like, I'm going to end up with the front 2-3 psi lower than the rear.

[Arregueti]

I recall 2.4 bars in the front and 2.6 in the rear. Which seems to be 35 psi front, 38 psi rear. I don't have access to the manual now, but it is at the end of the manual on the my12.

[PaulCP]

2 hours ago, Arregueti said:

I recall 2.4 bars in the front and 2.6 in the rear. Which seems to be 35 psi front, 38 psi rear. I don't have access to the manual now, but it is at the end of the manual on the my12.

Correct , as per the manual

[TonyL]

Thanks for this.  That's almost the same as the 18/19s - I thought there may be more of a difference.  The dealer had set them to 35/37, so I'm not too far off.

 

[robcarter]

May be psychological but just topped up mine and found the handling to be much improved!

[Colin P]

Better run slightly high rather than low. Low pressure tend to exacerbate any tram lining in my experience.