Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 17:37:23 -0700 From: Johannes H Andersen <johannes.andersennopsamel.ac.uk> Subject: Re: Pressure for 215/45-17
Tony wrote: > > Jeremy wrote: > > > In article <tRY87.1859$lh7.214690nopsam010.worldonline.dk>, VIKINGMAN > > <saabnopsamlixnet._nospam_dk> wrote: > > >"Jeremy" <JeremynopsamVEelmc.demon.co.uk> skrev i en meddelelse > > >news:8A$+1fAxREZ7Ew6snopsamscott.net... > > >> What pressure would people recommend for 215/45-17 tyres? > > >> > > >> Thanks > > >> Jeremy > > > > > >I use 40 lbs, which seems to give even wear. Remember to exchange the wheels > > >(front/rear) every 7000 miles... > > > > > > > Hmm seems to be a wide range of suggested pressures. Just rang Saab UK > > tech support who recommended 33lb, at least thats the rating for the 9-3 > > with those tyres/wheels. > > seams a little on the low side. You have a fairly short side on these > tires; I'd say at least 35lb. Your wheels may get dinged real bad if you > get in a road pot / crack / dip etc... > > You'll also get more control and steering responsiveness. > -- Agree with VIKINGMAN, 40 lbs is the correct pressure for /45/ tires, less than that and you will wear out the shoulders. If you want 35 lbs for comfort, then you will have to use /55/ tires. Johannes
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