I think Larry is on the right track. I had an 1800 pound kit car which the
manufacturer recommended using 185-80-13 @ 17 psi. Worked good, too.
Surprisingly, it handled better at the lower pressure than at the more
"conventional" pressures. At higher PSI it wanted to bounce around all over
the road. Run whatever works, and the temp guage will tell you what is
working.
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Paulick" <larry.p@erols.com>
To: <ssage@socal.rr.com>
Cc: "Tiger Mailing List" <tigers@autox.team.net>; "Alpine Mailing List"
<alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2002 12:59 PM
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure??
> Hi Steve. These tires are not the same size as the originals, so manual
> does not apply.
>
> If you want to find out what is right for your car, and your driving
> style, buy an IF temp meter, drive the car, test the temp across the tire.
>
> Radio Shack has one for $50, and it's pretty accurate. You can also
> check the temp gauge, AC ducts in house, what ever.
>
> Larry
>
> ssage@socal.rr.com wrote:
> >
> > I have Pirelli 185-70-13 (13") tires on my Tiger I bought a few months
> > ago. What's the best tire pressure to use for street driving? The tire
> > shops always want to go to 30-32 lbs. which gives a retty harsh ride.
> > The Tiger owner's handbook says 26 lbs up TO 110 mph, 32 lbs. over 110
> > mph. Since I only occassionally go over 110 mph (like when I'm going to
> > the market or driving by schools), is the 26 lbs. appropriate with
> > modern tires?
> >
> > Steve Sage
> > 1967 MK1A
>
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