Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 11:51:14 GMT From: Tony <NOSPAMtshiminopsam.com> Subject: Re: Pressure for 215/45-17
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. -- Remove "NOSPAM" from address for direct e-mail ####### # #### # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # # #### # # #