I run 30 lbs all around with 175-70-13s. 25 frt/30 rear would be good if
you
want to maintain the original handling balance. Personally I feel that the
factory
got too conservative with understeer possibly due to bad press about the
swing axle. I also feel that the steering also gets a tad heavy (and
lifeless) with
175-70-13s at less than 30 lbs up front.
Really the right answer is whatever gives you a comfortable handling balance
between front and rear (within reasonable pressures).
Best!
Greg Rowe
79 Spitfire
>From: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
>To: Spitfires <Spitfires@autox.team.net>
>Subject: [Spits] Tire Pressure
>Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 17:16:00 -0500
>
>Hi Everyone,
>
>I finally got new tires for the Spitfire - Sumitomo HTR 200. A couple
>of people recommend these tires to me.
>
>I am pretty impressed so far, though I haven't driven very far yet. I am
>curious as to what tire pressure I should use. I know the pressure for
>the original tires was 21 front/ 26 rear. The tire shop put 30
>front/30 rear. I was thinking of trying 25 front/30 rear which would
>maintain the 5 pound difference between the front and rear.
>
>So out of curiosity what is everyone running in their tires?
>
>This is on a 1980 Spit 175/70 13 inch tires.
>
>Thanks,
>Roger
>1980 Spitfire
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