<VV> The Radial Conundrum

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In a message dated 11/4/2004 7:05:07 PM Pacific Standard Time,  
Songsbysteve@tampabay.rr.com writes:

Hello  again, groupies.



I've been doing a little research, and it  appears that almost
overwhelmingly, people feel that radials on 'Vairs are  a great improvement
over belted tires.  When I bought my '62  convertible, I immediately put a
set of fresh 185/13 radials on the  car.  The guys at the tire place said
they were going to send my old  tires to the "tire museum", as they were a
mixed bunch of belted tires from  the early 70's.. shined like glass, and as
hard as  diamonds!!



My question is about the best tire pressure.   I've been told that too little
pressure in a radial will damage the steel  belts, and on the other hand,
radials.. in a perfect world should have  approx. equal pressure in all 4
tires.  I think 15 psi in the front is  too low for radials, so I currently
have about 20-22 psi in the front, and  approx. 28 psi in the rear tires.  I
do only normal driving around  town and on the H-way.  The tires feel fine,
etc., but I seek the  "wisdom of the group" on whether there is an ideal
range for air  pressure.





I run 35 rear 24 front on that size on my Lakewood... A bit heavier in the  
rear. But it works
fine 
 
Tim  Abney



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