I'd say 'sure, split the difference.' that would put you at 43 front, 46 rear, which other than being higher overall than I would start with, peculiarly on snow/ice .. I like that front-to-rear tire pressure ratio. I assume the max allowed pressure cold on the 195/70 14's in the rear is 55 or so. Scott
----- Original Message ----- From: "John Meeks" <vanagon@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 6:13 PM Subject: Tire Pressure Question
> OK maybe a dumb question but here it is: > > 1991 MultiVan (poptop, no kitchen) with stock alloy wheels. The drivers > door sticker sez with > 185 R 14C the pressure should be 43 front and 53 rear. With > 205 70 R14 pressure should be 30 front and 40 rear > > Ok, For the winter I'm running 185 R 14 C (Hakka CS) in the front at 43 > psi > BUT on the rear I've got 195 70 R14 (Hakka C2) > > So my dumb question is: do I split the difference between the 205 pressure > and the 185 pressure > and run about 46 psi on the rear 195's or are there other factors to > consider? > > Thanks, > > John Meeks > '91 Vanagon MV > Northern Michigan > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > www.vanagonauts.com |
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