I have the Regatta 2's from Goodyear, and run them about 36 pounds all
around. I found that higher pressure in back and lower in front gives
major over steer, to the point of going sideways on a freeway off ramp
(a bit spirited, true, but it was still messy). One point I think I'm
getting at is that all cars are different. I had to refigure what
pressure I liked after replacing the springs. They make a big
difference in the feel...
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of James Harwood
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 11:04 PM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: MGB Tyre Pressures
Hi Listers,
Okay, I realise this seems like a dumb question, but
what tyre (tire) pressures would you guys recommend
for:
Chrome Bumper B roadster, 72-spoke chrome wire wheels,
5.5" wide by 14" dia., fitted with GoodYear Regatta
Radials - 185 x 70 x R14
Since fitting the new wheels, everything was fine
until venturing out onto the freeway. Then the car
turned into a squirming bowl of custard with major
understeer. The tyre (tire) fitting place put about 32
PSI in all of them and I'm thinking maybe that's a
little too much. But the steering is wonderfully
light.
I know I should follow Mr Gaylord's advice and spend a
day with the white shoe polish and evicting all the
kids from the local playground to find the exact
pressure, but I'm just wondering if anyone has a quick
fix.
I'm going to try taking the pressures down to 28 rear
and 25 front tomorrow to see how that goes.
Thanks muchly,
James Harwood
74 MGB
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