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Re: [T3] More tire questions


On 24 Apr 2001, at 15:23, Hanson,Todd wrote:

> 1) I am running Michelin 165R15 XZX tires on my Fastback. When I recently
> replaced my old bias ply spare tire with another 165R15, I noticed that the
> bias ply tire was noticeably "taller". How do these "shorter" 165R15 tires
> affect the speedometer reading? Does this cause any other changes from stock
> settings?

It's probably really not much different. Many of the old 6.00 x 15 
bias ply tires had really square "corners" which made them appear 
a lot taller, but the actual difference is insignificant. The 165SR15 
XZX should run with no speedo or odo error.

> 2) How much air should I put in the tires? (The front and rear trunks are
> essentially empty.)

On a fasty, I would put 20psi in front and 28 in back. People 
commonly overinflate the fronts and this leads to poor handling.
 
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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