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> got new tires..., what pressure to run?
jr91472
post Jul 8 2005, 11:52 AM
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Just put on a new set of Kumho's KH11's (195-65). The guy who put them on air'd them up to 33psi each. Just drove home and they are very loose and swishy. I am thinking way underflated.

They are rated at 51psi max, but is there a rule of thumb I should go buy?

Or just keep adding air till I am happy?

oh yea , mainly street driving for now..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

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post Jul 8 2005, 11:57 AM
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give them a bit of time.

probably what you're feeling now is 1) mold-release compound that takes a couple of heat cycles to purge out and 2) tread squirm. almost any new tire is going to feel a little more squirrely than nearly worn old tires.

IIRC my ES-100's are rated about the same MCIP and i run about 45 psi in them. 2 years on them now and showing even treadwear... you might be able to run a bit more air than 33.

give them some driving to get the mold-release off, then try 40 and see how it feels.
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jr91472   got new tires...   Jul 8 2005, 11:52 AM
ArtechnikA   give them a bit of time. probably what you're...   Jul 8 2005, 11:57 AM
messix   i have 195 55 kuhmos and i run mine at 27 in front...   Jul 8 2005, 12:07 PM
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