Re: tire pressure

[Steve Bradley <scscomp@mindspring.com>]

Charles E. Whitney wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> Just got back from my local tire joint.  They recommended a higher tire
> pressure from that which is recommended by VW  (17lbs front, 27-34
> depending on load for the rear).  They suggested 30lbs all around.  Is
> that ignorance about old VW's or is that new wisdom for new tires?  By
> the way, I have a '67 Square.
>
> While waiting, asked about those 165 r 15 by Coker (Goodrich).  $ 80.00
> a tire if any one was wondering.
>
> Charlie
> '67 Square

Charlie,

OEM tires were bias and used lower pressures. New tires are radial (unless
yours is ** really ** stock) and run 30 PSI all around.

Steve B.