Thanks, Bob and everyone who answered this question. Quite
a range of pressures, from what I have heard back: Anywhere
from 24 to 35 lbs.
Good insights and explanations here, Bob so thanks again,
Cheers all,
Dave Friedlander
'74 Six w/A-type OD
Maine
On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 11:11 AM, Robert M. Lang <lang@isis.mit.edu> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I run Sumitomo HTR200's, 215/65-15
>
> I run even pressure front and rear. 32 PSI.
>
> But there's more to this than just what folks run. I also have suspension
> mods and the car is set up to be close to "neutral". So, it understeers a
> lot less than the stock setup. And that's the key - the stock setup with
> the higher pressure in the back is there to induce understeer. This is
> deemed as more "safe" than to make the car tail-happy.
>
> I don't think I'd recommend even pressures if the car was running
> something closer to the original Goodyear G800's or the optional Michelin
> X's, because those tires (especially the Michelins) had waaaaaaaay less
> grip than modern tires.
>
> Note that I can "rotate" my car in the wet with my setup, so I have to be
> way less aggressive driving in the damp. Even if it is fun to drive around
> with opposite lock!!
>
> c ya,
> rml
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