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Re: Not a Dumb questions
Posted by LesH [Email] (more from LesH) on Fri, 12 Dec 2003 07:11:04
In Reply to: Not a Dumb questions, Kimberly, Fri, 12 Dec 2003 06:43:38
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1) no one has ever laughed at me when I use gee-SLAV-ed, because no one else knows how to pronounce it either.
2) I use 35 lbs in my winter 195-65R15 Nokians, same as my summer 205-55R16. Seems to work OK. Probably could use a bit more in the winter tires since they are taller; it would make the handling a bit more positive but rougher on bumpy winter roads.
Within reason tire pressure is a personal preference kind of thing, as long as you don't exceed the max pressure on the tire or run them low enough that the tires are damaged. I play with pressures front/rear until I get the ride/handling balance I want.
There's a reason you increase the pressure to 40lbs+ before taking on an autocross course.
All other things being equal, higher pressure = faster handling & more bumpy ride. Lower rear pressure=oversteer. Lower front pressure=understeer.
Les
1993 Aero
195/65R15 Nokian NRW winter
205/55R16 Toyo FZ4 summer
(yes, I know they are both nominally "all season" but they are as different as night & day!)
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Posts in this Thread:
- snow tires, RedAeroGirl, Fri, 12 Dec 2003 05:35:32
- Thank you everyone! (nm), RedAeroGirl, Sat, 13 Dec 2003 10:10:06
- 35psi Gislaved II's, on my '93 Aero. n/m, AMG
, Fri, 12 Dec 2003 12:46:06 - The tires will look different when you are comparing, mdj, Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:51:49
- No laughter allowed, Ravi, Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:21:30
- here's my take, boramiNYC, Fri, 12 Dec 2003 08:45:59
- Re: snow tires, JimBlake
, Fri, 12 Dec 2003 07:23:22 - Not a Dumb questions, Kimberly, Fri, 12 Dec 2003 06:43:38
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