uneven tire pressure?
09-04-2017, 11:42 AM
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uneven tire pressure?
I have a 2017 v6 with only 600 miles on it. I've noticed that *consistently* the pressure of the right front tire is 2 PSIs higher than other tires. Overall, the pressure of right side seems a bit higher than the left even with the fluctuations throughout the day. Is the consistent 2 psi higher of the right front tire a concern? The car drives fine, except it does feel a little bouncy sometimes. Not sure if it's my paranoia or it's something that has something to do with the balance and alignment of the tires. Any ideas?
09-04-2017, 02:30 PM
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Why don't you simply adjust the tire pressure(s)?
09-04-2017, 07:13 PM
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Manufacturers make recommendations for tire pressure and they are posted on the sticker on the driver's door jamb. With that said, owners can and do adjust the tire pressures to their individual liking / taste. Some prefer a harder or firmer ride so they increase pressure, while other reduce pressure to soften the ride. Others will adjust tire pressure front to rear to help induce or reduce oversteer and understeer. It's your car so experiment with it.
If you are engineer or have OCD, the difference in tire pressures will likely drive you nuts, but small differences are not a concern. As an aside tire pressure will change roughly 1 PSI for every 10 degrees of ambient temperature change.
If you are engineer or have OCD, the difference in tire pressures will likely drive you nuts, but small differences are not a concern. As an aside tire pressure will change roughly 1 PSI for every 10 degrees of ambient temperature change.
09-05-2017, 10:08 AM
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Manufacturers make recommendations for tire pressure and they are posted on the sticker on the driver's door jamb. With that said, owners can and do adjust the tire pressures to their individual liking / taste. Some prefer a harder or firmer ride so they increase pressure, while other reduce pressure to soften the ride. Others will adjust tire pressure front to rear to help induce or reduce oversteer and understeer. It's your car so experiment with it.
If you are engineer or have OCD, the difference in tire pressures will likely drive you nuts, but small differences are not a concern. As an aside tire pressure will change roughly 1 PSI for every 10 degrees of ambient temperature change.
If you are engineer or have OCD, the difference in tire pressures will likely drive you nuts, but small differences are not a concern. As an aside tire pressure will change roughly 1 PSI for every 10 degrees of ambient temperature change.
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09-05-2017, 10:12 AM
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09-05-2017, 12:34 PM
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I started a new thread in the "TLX forum", but I can't seem to find an approapraite sub-forum to do the same here. anyway, here's the post. It'd be great if I could get your insights -
I am still very new to my '17 V6 tech. Overall, I like it a lot. That said, I am still getting use to it. One of things on that getting used to list is the gas padel feel. Per my experimentations, in Normal Driving mode, if I lightly tapped on (vs pushing down slowly and gradually) the gas paddle I'd get the quick acceleration I wanted, but then in both Normal and Sport when the gas padel is already half way down (probably at 50ish miles?) and I want to pick up further, then without moving my foot away and upon my further pushing down, the pedal feels heavy or sticky, and the acceleration would not be as fast as I want it be.
Is this the normal operation of the engine and transmission? To accelerate from say 55 to 70 miles quickly, would you lift your foot and re-tap on the gas pedal? Is it a good way of driving? I am still some time away from my first service, and I am not sure if this is something I want to talk to them before the first service. Your insights will be appreciated.
I am still very new to my '17 V6 tech. Overall, I like it a lot. That said, I am still getting use to it. One of things on that getting used to list is the gas padel feel. Per my experimentations, in Normal Driving mode, if I lightly tapped on (vs pushing down slowly and gradually) the gas paddle I'd get the quick acceleration I wanted, but then in both Normal and Sport when the gas padel is already half way down (probably at 50ish miles?) and I want to pick up further, then without moving my foot away and upon my further pushing down, the pedal feels heavy or sticky, and the acceleration would not be as fast as I want it be.
Is this the normal operation of the engine and transmission? To accelerate from say 55 to 70 miles quickly, would you lift your foot and re-tap on the gas pedal? Is it a good way of driving? I am still some time away from my first service, and I am not sure if this is something I want to talk to them before the first service. Your insights will be appreciated.
09-05-2017, 01:15 PM
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I don't have a TLX - yet, so I can't help you with your question. Just post your question in the main TLX section - https://acurazine.com/forums/fifth-g...-tlx-2015-415/