Just a quicky ? for the group!!
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Just a quicky ? for the group!!
Just had a complete set of Monroe N2/4321 shocks installed and would like to know what would be best tire pressure for just general short range trips and parades etc..My 78 never leaves Dover..
I forgot to that they the are Gas-Adjust type!!!!
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Mike
I forgot to that they the are Gas-Adjust type!!!!
javajolt78
Mike
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I run 4 pounds above the placard on door for mine..(79) 20 front 24 rear is baseline....
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When I was a kid at the shop we always put in 32 lbs. I would say that would be a great place to start and adjust as necessary. I run 30 lbs in my Firestone indys 235/55/17. I get up to speed then swing the wheel left and right when no one is around and feel if the car is responsive or sluggish and whether is feels like it slides into the turn or holds its weight. Its easier with taller side wall tires. I do it in my truck everytime I head to work to see if my tire pressure has changed. It works once you know your vehicle
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Corvettes don't have the extra weight in the rear to overheat the tires.
Smooth/soft ride = 30 psi front tires...…...…….26 psi rear tires (eliminates rear "bounce")
Firm ride/feel-the-road ride 32+ psi all 4 tires...….
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Smooth/soft ride = 30 psi front tires...…...…….26 psi rear tires (eliminates rear "bounce")
Firm ride/feel-the-road ride 32+ psi all 4 tires...….
(my rookie opinion)
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Those are the tires on my '73. They are old/need to be replaced, do you know if those tires are still available? I've searched all the tire places (that I know of) and the interweb and I can't find any.