Berlinetta tyre pressures

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  • marlineer
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    • Jun 2024
    • 24

    #1

    Berlinetta tyre pressures

    Hi, can anyone recommend the correct tyre pressures for a Cortina based Berlinetta with a 2L Ford Pinto engine?

    Thanks.
  • Kahawi
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    • Jan 2018
    • 159

    #2
    Somewhere back in the past I linked a web-based pressure calculator on here that took tyre size, rating and weight of vehicle.

    For my Sierra-based Hunter the calcs came out at 13psi all round. Personally I think that’s a bit too soft (frightened the tyre would come off the rim on a harsh corner) but somewhere below 20psi seems to give the softest ride for touring, given the state of our roads today.

    Marlin Hunter R500 ULA 1997 Ford-Based Hunter with 2.3 DOHC L4 engine, chassis/kit No. 157

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    • MOC Chair
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      • Dec 2022
      • 205

      #3
      I run a Sierra based Berlinetta with 185/80 tyres with pressures of 20 psi front and 22 psi rear. With wider tyres you might find that you will be happier with pressures slightly lower. It is a matter of personal preference.

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      • marlineer
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        • Jun 2024
        • 24

        #4
        Thanks for the posts.

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