This is probably the most overlooked item. It's amazing how quickly tires
can drop in pressure. (Also, remember that ambient and tire temperature
will effect pressure readings).
Terrence Banbury
Mk III
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> From: Jeff McNeal[SMTP:jmcneal@ohms.com]
> Reply To: Jeff McNeal
> Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2000 10:12 PM
> To: Spitfire List
> Cc: Triumph List
> Subject: Overlooking the obvious
>
>
> I posted a question the other day asking fellow listers what, if anything
> I
> could do about my Spitfire "bottoming out" and scraping the Monza exhaust
> glasspack on the road during spirited driving whenever I hit a slight dip
> on
> the straightaways...
>
> This afternoon after taking a quick ride in this magnificent weather, I
> took
> a glance at my right front tire. I only had them filled with air just two
> months ago with brand new tubes, so I never even thought to check them
> this
> soon. Well, 15 pounds of pressure in the tire! I went around the car,
> filling each one up to the suggested 36 pound maximum and took the car for
> another spin around the block. Not only is the scraping gone (duh!), I
> almost felt like I had power steering! The ride quality and handling both
> were dramatically improved. Just a reminder not to overlook the obvious
> things -- sometimes they can make a HUGE difference in comfort, handling
> and
> safety.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Jeff in San Diego
>
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