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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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Default Tire pressure for 1971

New to forum, and new to owning a 1971 stingray, so possibly many questions to follow....but first - what is the recommended tire pressure for
BF Goodrich Radial T/A P225/70R15? Front different than rear?
Thanks for anyone's input...

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well that question will result in many opinions, I run 30 psi all the way around, same tire make, but 265/50 15. I live in the northeast and have to deal with rough roads. You could start there and increase in 2 PSI increments, doubt you will want to go past 36 psi.

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30 psi. Less than that yields a 'spongy' road feel.
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Welcome to the forum. Congrats on the new to you ride. Post some pics, because everyone will ask. As for the tires I also agree about 30 PSI.
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Thanks for the replies...30 it is.
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