Tire Pressure

[MovingShadow]

I think we share the same tires, Continental ContactSport 3, no?

Like every 2 to 3 weeks I have to check the pressure because I'm noticing my fuel consumption is increasing.

Front tires or on 3 bar, rear are 2,4 bar and by then they're off by about 0,5

Is this normal? I've read some reviews about these tires and they get good grades only bad thing is more roadnoise and the lifespan (depending how you drive).

 

[maggi200]

I noticed they need more regular attention. Nothing unusual IMO

 

[Leanne]

How often should tire pressures be checked?

 

[maggi200]

Well ideally.... You should be checking them weekly as even if they dont need adjusting it would give you a good chance to check for other damage eg rips in the wall or bulges.

Just add it into your routine with the fluids doesn't take long

 

[jra3d]

I check mine fortnightly as they regularly drop a few bar! Nothing to worry about!

 

[manofhow]

I check mine fortnightly as they regularly drop a few bar! Nothing to worry about!

+1

 

[singlespeed]

I check mine fortnightly as they regularly drop a few bar! Nothing to worry about!

+1

I hope you mean a few psi, not bar (14.7 psi to 1 bar), otherwise they are prety much flat being only 2.3 / 2.1bar when inflated

 

[manofhow]

haha oh yer didnt notice that bit, was just agreeing to the check every fornight.

 

[jra3d]

Shh I was sleepy!!! psi I mean

 

[maggi200]

Owned

 

[holliedynamique]

Was going to ask what the tyre pressures front and back should be for the continentals as I need to keep an eye on my tyres?
What is the bar and PSI meant to be for front and back

 

[manofhow]

dont know in psi. but bar is 2.4 for front and 2.1 for back

 

[holliedynamique]

Okay thank u

 

[maggi200]

Pretty high is all i remember, I tend to look at the fuel filler cap but obviously not useful for you!