The problem was probably running the same pressure all around. You should
have about 3 lbs higher in the rear, as you noted. 25 is a little low, I
think. 28/31 to 30/33 is the range I usually run depending on temperature,
load, and laziness.
A lot of people will recommend higher pressures. I admit that will give you
the feel of quick "turn-in" on the the relatively tall tires, but will also
wear out the tread in the center unless you consistently carry a full load
of passengers and fuel.
on 3/22/04 9:03 PM, James Harwood at james.harwood@sbcglobal.net wrote:
> Hi Listers,
> Okay, I realise this seems like a dumb question, but
> what tyre (tire) pressures would you guys recommend
> for:
> Chrome Bumper B roadster, 72-spoke chrome wire wheels,
> 5.5" wide by 14" dia., fitted with GoodYear Regatta
> Radials - 185 x 70 x R14
>
> Since fitting the new wheels, everything was fine
> until venturing out onto the freeway. Then the car
> turned into a squirming bowl of custard with major
> understeer. The tyre (tire) fitting place put about 32
> PSI in all of them and I'm thinking maybe that's a
> little too much. But the steering is wonderfully
> light.
>
> I know I should follow Mr Gaylord's advice and spend a
> day with the white shoe polish and evicting all the
> kids from the local playground to find the exact
> pressure, but I'm just wondering if anyone has a quick
> fix.
>
> I'm going to try taking the pressures down to 28 rear
> and 25 front tomorrow to see how that goes.
>
> Thanks muchly,
> James Harwood
> 74 MGB
>
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'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
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