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Under Pressure

I have stock Nankang 5.60R15 tires on my 1966 Convertible with four new, stock shocks from Wolfsburg West. What is the correct tire pressure on this setup? 30 PSI results in a very rough ride. Thanks.

Craig Coveil

Upland, CA

Craig, although the factory has recommended slightly different front tire pressures over the years, the average pressure that works best is around 18 pounds. This is because the light front end on these cars doesn't make a proper contact patch with the pavement with higher pressures. The ride can be quite rough as well, even with

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