Barry Fox wrote:
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> Whilst perusing the owner's manual for my 65 TR4A, I came upon
> the Tyre Pressure Data table. I was quite surprised to see
> Front 17 psi, Rear 25 psi for Michelin 165-15 radials. This
> is the tire I more or less have on my TR (actually XZX). Are
> these values realistic?
**** Yes. Most recommendations I've seen tell you to run the fronts
lower than the rears. Within reason, lower tire pressure = more rubber
on the road = more stick. The idea is that when you push it too hard,
the rear end should break free first.
When I bought my MGA, it came to me with a set of bias-ply tires.
It was pretty easy to make the rear ones let go of the pavement, and I
indulged myself frequently :-).
- Jerry Kaidor
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