brant mulgrew Posted March 19, 2022 Report Posted March 19, 2022 I have read a number of thoughts but wondered if there were any ones other than a 4 lb difference front to back on new road radial for my 1964 R1
Gunslinger Posted March 19, 2022 Report Posted March 19, 2022 You can experiment a bit and see what you find works best for you but I found that a 4 lb. difference front/back works best.
Dwight FitzSimons Posted March 20, 2022 Report Posted March 20, 2022 What, in y'all's experience, are the proper front and rear tire pressures? I have a recently acquired '64 R2 Avanti with 215/70R15 BFG Radial T/A tires on 15x6 wheels. With "handling" tires, I am more oriented toward handling than ride (or looks). Thanks, --Dwight
pantera928 Posted March 20, 2022 Report Posted March 20, 2022 This is one of those questions that will elicit many different opinions. Back in the day, I raced an MGB and many told me that the pressures I was running were not right. I beat all of those people on the race course.🤣
Gunslinger Posted March 20, 2022 Report Posted March 20, 2022 Actual air pressure depends on the tires. Look at the tire's sidewall and see what the maximum cold air pressure is. Personally I like to keep tire pressures near the maximum. Some tires traditionally used a 32 psi max...some use 35 psi...some 44 psi and some even more. You may have to decide what gives you the best balance of smooth ride and handling but I still suggest 4 psi in the front over the rear for an Avanti.
Dunkin Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 I myself like to run at least two lbs higher in the front where there is more weight.
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