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Re: [oletrucks] Tires & wheels - Michelin XCA

To: <MarkNoakes@aol.com>, <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Tires & wheels - Michelin XCA
From: New Mexico Jim <ADvent@thuntek.net>
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2000 20:17:43 -0600
I am running 215/85r/16's with no tube in the stock wheels at 65 psi in the 
front
and 50 or 55 in the back, the steering is so much easier than with those teeny
little 15's that were on thee.

EEHodges@aol.com wrote:

> Eric, et al
>
> The new tires are great - I cannot believe how much better the ride is now. I
> think I need to play with the inflation pressures some more - It was a little
> bouncy. That could mean more pressure to "work" the springs/shocks more or
> could be less to soften the tires. I'm running 45 psi all around right now.
>
> The steering was a little more "darty" but I haven't had the alignment (toe)
> checked yet. That could also indicate need to drop pressure a little to
> reduce cornering power.
>
> What pressures are you or others using in these tires?
>
> Overall, I'm amazed at the difference after only one ride.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Emory Hodges
> EEHodges@aol.com
> 48 Chevy 3/4 ton "Rack"
>
> In a message dated 7/22/2000 3:40:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> j.eric1@worldnet.att.net writes:
>
> << Hi Emory, Wow that is great. Let me/us know how you like them {7.50R17
> Michelin XCA|.
>
>
>  Eric Johnson
>  Vista,Ca (San Diego)
>  48'Carryall w/56'GMC 270
>  49'Carryall w/Rust  >>
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