C1 Radial Tire Pressure

[Christopher R.]

What tire pressures are people running in their 205/75-15 radial tires on their regularly driven C1s? Looking for comfort to performance range.

[Donald L.]

Re: C1 Radial Tire Pressure

Andrew, at Tonys Corvette in Gaithersburg, Md recommened 32 lbs. for my 62.

[Duke W.]

Re: C1 Radial Tire Pressure

I would say 32 psi is the best for a slight performance bias. Absolute minimum I would recommend is 24 psi for ride comfort, but 30 psi for extended freeway driving in warm weather.

Typical P-metric low speed rated radials are placarded at 35 psi maximum cold pressure. You should experiment with pressures between 24 and 35 to see what works best for you.

Since C1s are slightly front heavy, two to four psi more in the front than rear might improve handling.

Duke

[John H.]

Re: C1 Radial Tire Pressure

I run the Coker 205/75-15 radials on my '67 SB at 34 psi front, 32 psi rear; they're not "performance" tires (and I don't drive it like they were), but 34/32 works for me.

[Verle R.]

Re: C1 Radial Tire Pressure

I run 32 psi front and rear on my 57 and am very satisfied with ride and tire wear.

Verle