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Tire Inflation - bias ply vs. radial

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The original specification for my '54 Merc convertible called for 24#/front and 22#/rear. I now have comparably sized radials on the car. Should I use the same specification? If not, what would the recommended pressure(s) be?

I'm preparing to go on a 600 mile road trip, highway miles, in 70-90* temps.

Marc
'54 Merc ragtop
Pt Townsend, WA   
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Forum Post Tire Inflation - bias ply vs. radial By YBLOCKMERC ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post [quote][b]YBLOCKMERC (8/21/2013)[/b][hr]The original specification for... By Dobie Gillis ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post On radials you need much higher tire pressure. You will notice that... By STX ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post It seems common nowadays to see tires set at recommended pressure... By MoonShadow ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post As Dobie G says ..and others. Bit on the high side when travelling...... By Talkwrench ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thanks for the feedback. I went to the D'Back tires website and they... By YBLOCKMERC ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post On the Galaxies that came with radials here, the tire size was 215R-15... By lovefordgalaxie ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post 35 psi is good if you want a soft ride :). The feeling depends much... By STX ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post If you have diamonbacks the max tyre pressure for the tyres they use... By Talkwrench ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post Sorry for the confusion :crying:.I'm only discussing radial tires.... By STX ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post My DBs also say max 44 like my other radials so I feel safe at 40 lbs.... By speedpro56 ( 11 Years Ago )
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Forum Post Frank, I did what you suggested this weekend and put 35psi all round.... By rick55 ( 11 Years Ago )
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Forum Post Car mfg's have almost always recommended way less tire pressure then... By 312T85Bird ( 11 Years Ago )


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