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Topic: Tire Pressure

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Tire Pressure

Posted: 4/19/06 6:36pm Message 1 of 16
Lynne73
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Vette(s): 1973 Coupe 350 Auto.T-Tops L48,65450 miles.

 I know we talked about this before but I can't find it.I just put 4  P255/60R15 BFG's on my 73 .What tire pressure should I run. I contacted BFG they said run 26lbs.that seems too low. What pressure do you guys run in yours?

  Dave




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Posted: 4/19/06 7:12pm Message 2 of 16
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Well Dave I'm not saying it's right, but I always run 32 pounds in mine. I also have B.F.G's


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Posted: 4/19/06 7:21pm Message 3 of 16
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   I have Goodyear Egale GT II and run it at 35 psi per the GM door tag.  Light BulbDon't know if thats good or bad, but they always say its best to stay with the car manufacturer recommendation.Thumbs Up








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Posted: 4/19/06 7:42pm Message 4 of 16
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My old Dunlaps and current Indy 500 are the same size and I run them at 34psi. Firestone agreed when they put them on.


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Posted: 4/19/06 8:04pm Message 5 of 16
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If you run them at 26, you will get a softer ride, but they will run hotter on long drives.
I keep mine at 32.


 
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Posted: 4/19/06 8:10pm Message 6 of 16
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The tire sticker on my '74 says 20psi, frt & rear. That's what I run in them. (What do I know?)


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Posted: 4/19/06 8:42pm Message 7 of 16
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Got my P235/60R16 BFG TAs set at 34 lbs.


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Posted: 4/19/06 10:10pm Message 8 of 16
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Most of your tyres should be from 30 for a soft ride to 35 for a hard tour ride.  These should be cold temps. 

26 is way low.   Not recommended unless you race. 

Advise is to look in your owners manuel or the doors sticker.   They have the information you need for the tyres.

Everyone has their own tyre setting.  Pick yours that constitutes your driving needs.

Enjoy the ride.

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Posted: 4/19/06 10:11pm Message 9 of 16
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And I run my GT II's at 33lbs. each.


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Posted: 4/19/06 11:03pm Message 10 of 16
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[QUOTE=Reds82CE]   I have Goodyear Egale GT II and run it at 35 psi per the GM door tag.  Don't know if thats good or bad, but they always say its best to stay with the car manufacturer recommendation.[/QUOTE]

Same tires Goodyear Egale GT II here and I also Run them at 35 PSI




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