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From: jlw@ariel.UUCP (J.WOOD)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: tire inflation pressures
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Date: Sat, 13-Jul-85 14:00:55 EDT
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> Did your Malibu originally have METRIC radials.  If not, this is the reason
> for the change in preessure.  Metrics have different load capacities than
> the Alphanumeric series they replace.

Wrongo.  The reason `metric' tires have higher numbers on them
is because the DOT does not allow a non-`metric' tire to have
more than 32psi max stamped on its side.  The `metrics' are
allowed 35psi, therefore, they can claim a higher rating.
I run the Goodyear European 205/60HR13 s on my RX-7 at 32psi
cold all around and the Goodrich Comp T/As 195/60VR15 s on my
wife's Volvo Wagon at 30 front and either 30 or 34 rear
unloaded or loaded.



					Joseph L. Wood, III
					AT&T Information Systems
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