<VV> Proper Tire Pressure?

[Bruce Schug]

On Oct 15, 2008, at 11:23 AM, Ken Lundy (Home) wrote:

> I just purchased a set of Firestone FR380 radial tires.
> Size: P185/80R13.
> They are on a 1964 Monza Convertible – 110 HP.
> What is the recommended tire pressure front and rear for these tires?
> Regards,

As you already have, you'll get lots of answers to this question.  
There is no "right" answer. The only thing that you must adhere to is  
to inflate the rear tires about 10 pounds more than the fronts. This  
can probably vary from 8-12 pounds, but 10 is the rule of thumb.

Beyond that, it is pretty much how you want the car to feel. You might  
like 18 in the front. Another guy will feel he likes 22 better because  
it gives him easier steering and a little better steering response. A  
third Corvair owner may use even more than 22.

I suggest you start with maybe 22 in the front and 32 in the rear and  
see how it feels to you. Then, you might go up to 26/36 or down to  
18/28 and see. At some point, you'll find where you're comfortable,  
where it just feels best to you.

You may feel that 18-22 is pretty low for radials, and you would be  
right. But remember, Corvairs don't have a lot of weight on the front  
end - it's all relative.




Bruce

Bruce W. Schug
Treasurer & Membership Chairman
CORSA South Carolina
Greenville, SC
Stock Corvair Group
Performance Corvair Group
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CORSA member since 1980

'67 Monza. "67AC140"