I’m fitting low-profile tyres to my car – what should the tyre pressures be?
That depends on what profile you are fitting, but generally the pressures will be higher than those for your standard-fit tyres. Your local approved Toyo Tyre dealer will be able to tell you what the pressures should be; it’s vital you get this right, because running with low pressures will alter the handling characteristics of your car, and damage the tyre itself. It’s important that you also talk to your Toyo dealer about how reducing your tyre profile affects the load carrying capacity of the tyre. As the profile of a tyre gets lower, so does its Load Index – the amount of weight it can support – and that can mean as much as 100kg difference between the standard tyre and an aftermarket fitment. In extreme circumstances this might result in a set of low-profile tyres being unable to sustain the weight of a fully-laden car; this is illegal and dangerous, and will also damage your tyres. So never take chances, always consult your Toyo Tyre dealer for expert advice before shelling out f
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