> and I am running with something more
>like 40-45 lbs. on a set of Dunlops.
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Whoa. . .This is a potentially dangerous/explosive situation. Look at the
sidewall of the tires. You should see a MAXIMUM tire pressure on the
sidewall somewhere. This should NEVER be exceeded. This is not a pressure
recommendation for the tire pressure as some people assume. It is the
maximum this tire is designed to hold under operating conditions. I'll bet
you'll see something like 36 psi. Tire pressures for your car are not
what is stamped on the sidewall, but are in your owners manual for the car
using stock tires/normal driving conditions. If you change sizes all bets
are off, but use those as a starting point. I currently run 24 front 28
rear, found it works best for this car/driving condition (GT6+ with 165 SR
13's highway cruising) The Spitfire works best with 26/30 (205/60 13's,
spirited driving, NO float at any speed, 1/2 to 1negative camber front and
rear)
Barry Schwartz in San Diego, CA
Bschwartz@encad.com
72-V6/5sp Spitfire ( daily driver )
70 GT6+ ( when I don't drive the Spitfire )
70 (sorta) Spitfire ( project )
73 Ford Courier ( parts hauler )
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