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Re: [T3] Tires for my squareback


--- Matthew Willis <mattwillis@mac.com> wrote:
> My 165R15 radials on the car have a max inflation of
> 32psi. So does Mr. 
> Crusty Spare.
> Since I need to pump the tire up to like 38 or 40psi
> to get the washer 
> valve to work, isn't exceeding the tire's max a very
> bad thing?

I don't believe so, as long as you're not putting them
up to the "donut spare" psi, which is usually like
60psi or something. I'd ask your local tire
professional though. :)

> If so, does anyone know of particular brands and
> models of tires 
> available in 165R15 that have a higher max inflation
> rating?
> Since I'm forced to special order this size tire
> anyway, I'd like to 
> get one that isn't getting overinflated constantly
> if I can help it.

I believe 165R15 is a standard Michelin size. No
special order needed. That size is used by a couple
other 80's cars as well... I know my old Saab had
165/15's. 

Aaron

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