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05-03-2016, 04:09 PM | #1 |
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Radial tire pressure
What would be a good summer tire pressure for a light sport coup and new 19 inch radial tires? Bob
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05-03-2016, 04:26 PM | #2 |
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05-04-2016, 05:01 AM | #4 |
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I set my Slant Sedan at 36 LBS, tried 30, 32, 34 and then 36 which does feel like the ideal pressure because the car drives noticeably better at that pressure, My car weighs in at 2,550 LBS so the weight of the car should be considered, my suggestion is to experiment like I did.
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What ever pressure you prefer use an accurate gauge... The old pop sickle sticks are not always accurate... Go digital (they are cheep) plus your modern iron will be happy
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05-04-2016, 09:33 AM | #6 |
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I assume the tire-data already given. 1235 lbs max cold pressure 44 psi but AT35 psi an american system Standard load P-tire the maximum load can be carried ( that 1235 lbs) up to 99m/h even, so will be high enaugh I think for this oldtimer But look at sidewal for it , and see if you find something like reinforced/Extraload/XL, then its an XL// tire wich AT-pressure is 41psi in American system . Then I need the weights on seperate tires best, second best axle weights , And the maximum speed you wont go over for even a minute in your use. If you can collect these data , I can calculate a range in the pressure at wich no damage by overheating, and no discomfort by bouncing. Greatings from a Dutch Pigheaded Selfdeclared tirepressure-Specialist. Peter |
05-04-2016, 09:20 PM | #7 |
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I have a coupe . 16" radials . 33# front & 30# rear
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never ever inflate standard car tires to what it says on the tire - just asking for all sorts of trouble. Bicycles and lawnmowers are just about all you do that with.
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05-05-2016, 07:24 PM | #11 |
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I run an extra 5+ # pressure in all tires, modern and A. They wear more evenly.
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most manufactures recommended tire pressure is for the comfort of the ride VS tire life so what eagle says is true - does prolong the life of the tire.
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05-05-2016, 09:38 PM | #13 |
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Agreed. My Lotus ran on 17 front 35 rear!!!
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