[Spridgets] Air Pressure & Lug Nut Torque

Rick Fisk refisk at chartermi.net
Wed Aug 22 09:49:25 MDT 2018


Front has always been lower pressure.  These aren't Buicks ya' know.  :-)

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> On Aug 22, 2018, at 8:39 AM, Larry Macy via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> 2-4 lbs diff is correct, but the front is the higher pressure. Have to support the engine weight. 
> 
> Larry
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>> On Aug 21, 2018, at 6:33 PM, Bill L. via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello John,
>> 
>>    AS you know the "book" says 40 ft.lbs.. Much more and you'll
>>    break the studs.. I do 42.
>> 
>>    As to tire pressure.. it is important to retain the differential.
>>    The book shows 2 lbs difference between front and rear, . lower
>>    in the front IIRC. .. you can go higher, but the ride suffers.
>>    Essentially the tire sidewall is the suspension as far as comfort
>>    goes. 
>> 
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