JLSmith

Just curious - what tire pressure are folks running with their radials on a C2? I have mine set at 28 lbs all around running a 215/70R-15 radial tire. Given the relatively light weight of these cars vs. newer ones, it would seem 32+ lbs would be too high. I don't have enough miles on the tires to tell if they are wearing properly. Wondering what others are doing?
- Jeff

Pilot Dan

I have mine set at 30 even though 32 would be fine. I think the ride is a bit smoother

Mikado463

Firestone Indy 500's, 225/55-17 .........36 lbs

JLSmith

Thanks. That seems really high for a somewhat light car. Are you noticiing any unusual tread wear patterns?
- Jeff

vettepoor

leif.anderson93

32-34# is ideal for ride comfort and tire wear. At 28# you're going to heat those tires up pretty quickly (if you're highway driving) and you'll wear the inner and outside edges of the tread. Try 32# and see if you don't like the ride and handling.

JLSmith

Thanks, Leif! I'll try it at 32#. Living in AZ, one doesn't have to drive on the highways to heat up the tires.
- Jeff

tuxnharley

32 psi cold on all 4 corners here.

RJ1

same here !!

R66

Ask the tire manufacturer. Do you know anyone who is smarter than the guys that designed them? It is all based on gross vehicle weight and sidewall construction.

tubman

I have always heard that for the most comfortable ride, set the pressure to the car manufacturers recommendation; for the longest tire life, set it to the tire manufacturers recommendation. I still set it to 32 like most of you.

3JsVette

I can't see how you could go wrong with 32 PSI cold as some of the others have already suggested.

gilbybarr

I do 30 cold on all four.

Mikado463

no, not at all. I played around with a 32# setting at first but by bumping it up 3-4#'s handling felt more precise.

JLSmith

Thanks to all for your replies. Looks like I'll be bumping my pressure up to at least 32#.
- Jeff