FWIW, I run mine at 36 (all four)--also do that on the E-Type.
> [Original Message]
> From: Keith Pennell <pennell@cox.net>
> To: John Snyder <helyjohn@cablespeed.com>; <healeys@Autox.Team.Net>
> Date: 1/2/05 12:08:51 AM
> Subject: Re: Tire Pressure
>
> John et al,
>
> Don't know about the 185/70 SR 15 Vredenstein but here is what I have on
my
> Yokohama 185/70 VR 15. I have 15x6 bolt on Minilite repros. I run 32
front
> and 30 rear. Cannot tell any difference down to 28 but below that the
> responsiveness seems to fall off, cornering I mean.
>
> I definitely think that 23 is way too low. Also 35 seems pretty high as
> well.
>
> My .02
> Keith Pennell
>
> > Hello List,
> >
> > What is the collective wisdom out there on the best tire pressure to use
> in
> > 185/70-SR15 Vredestein tires mounted on reproduction MiniLite wheels
> running
> > w/ 23 psi pressure? The idea was that since these tires are wider than
> > original and have a higher load rating, they should be run at a lower
> pressure
> > than normal. My freshly restored BT7 MK2 has this set-up. It has what
I
> > would describe as a "bouncy" or "jiggly" ride on pavement that is less
> than
> > smooth. The entire front suspension has urethane bushings, but this
feel
> > seems to come from the rear as much, or more, then the front. All four
> shocks
> > have less than 1600 miles on them.
> >
> > This ride became more noticable to me when as an early Christmas present
> to
> > myself I took back to back drives in the above car, my freshly restored
> BN7
> > MK2 and my BT7 (MK1). Both those cars have 60 spoke wires and 165
tires.
> >
> > Any suggestions would be appreciated. TIA
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