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   sticks to George.Anthony   
   Re: Tire Pressure   
   30 Mar 25 15:07:52   
   
   From: wolverine01@charter.net   
      
   On 3/30/2025 10:44 AM, George.Anthony wrote:   
   > Ralph E Lindberg  wrote:   
   >> On 2025-03-29 19:36:36 +0000, sticks said:   
   >>   
   >>> These two stickers were on the drivers side door panel right next to   
   >>> each other.  Seems to me they are contradicting each other, with one   
   >>> saying the front should be 58 and back 61, and the other front 61 and   
   >>> the back 58.  I think the white one is right with the front at 58 and   
   >>> backs at 61.   
   >>>   
   >>>    
   >>>   
   >>> The black one looks like it might be from Mercedes, so I'll get the   
   >>> book and see if it says anything on this.   
   >>   
   >> I'm gonna guess that the Mercedes is as it comes from THEIR factory,   
   >> and the other is as it is final built ... but 60 over all might be a   
   >> good as either   
   >>   
   >>   
   >   
   > You could weigh it and then set pressures at the tire manufacturers   
   > recommendation.  Probably the best starting point. To Bill’s point, a tread   
   > gauge and visual inspection, after establishing your baseline, is the way   
   > to go.   
   >   
   > On the other hand, if you follow current “wisdom”, you will be replacing   
   > the tires after four or five years anyway so, within reason,  go with what   
   > gives you the best ride.   
      
   For future reference, any of you guys do tire rotation if wear is even?   
      
      
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