Date:         Sat, 15 Sep 2007 11:46:33 -0400
Reply-To:     Poppie Jagersand <poppie.jagersand@YAHOO.CA>
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From:         Poppie Jagersand <poppie.jagersand@YAHOO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Significant improvment: Less wind deflection
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I find that with different tires the effect of over (and under) inflatation
on driving feel and wind deflection varies.

On the '82 Diesel here in Canada I have a set of 195R14 "Roadstone"
tires (was recommended by a local tire place. Not bad for the price).
With these tires driving feel desn't change much with more pressure
in the front (up to 50psi).

On the '85 gas I have in Germany however, 50psi in the fronts made it
outright dangerous to drive. I cannot recall what tire is no it (It is
6000km away now...) but it is some common aftermarket 185R14 tire with
high load rating.

When I bought the '82 many years ago it had some Goodyears on it that
were squirrely in wind at all pressures.

I generally still keep less pressure in the fronts than back per VW
 recommendation, even if I don't always stick to the absolute numbers
on the doorjamb.

Martin


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