Hi: I'm the proud owner ;-) of a brasilein 1300L bug. Mainly I use it in "city roads" (Here in Chile love tarmac in road), but I also use it in rural road (a little mud, a little dirt) So the cuestion is, what pressure (in PSI) do you recomend to put on my bug? (in the wheels ;-))
Thanx !
On the road I use 20 on front and 30 (165/15 tires on stock rims) Joao
72 Super 1302
VW recommended 17 front and 26 rear but that was in the days of cross ply tyres - a little higher works best for radial ply tyres.
I have used 20psi front and 28 psi rear for over 30 years now with good results - ride not to bouncy, good handling and low tyre wear.
Remember, they are light cars (and lighter at front than rear) so the modern car pressures of 32-35 are not needed.
Regards Rob Rob and Dave's aircooled VW pages Repairs and maintenance for the home mechanic htpp://
A Rob, el 19/03/05 22:06, se le ocurrio decir:
Thanx! I'll try
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