MG Engine Swaps Forum

Tire pressures and wheel nut torque

Topic List Forum List Newer Older Start New Topic

Tire pressures and wheel nut torque #1 This topic is about my 1973 MG MGB
mansep2 Paul Mansell Nanaimo, BC, Canada Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Jun 22, 2017 09:12 PM Joined 15 years ago 804 Posts

I am running 195-60-R15 tires on VTO rims and trying to determine the optimal tire pressures for them, I have heard it said that the fronts should be lower than the rears, Currently I am doing 32 all round.

What does everyone suggest and use.

2nd part is what should I torque the wheel nuts up to on these VTO wheels, so far I have just done them by hand but want to be more precise

Thanks

1973 MGB, restoration while maintaining drivability

I own an MG............Lots of fun and frustration........Just can't beat it.

20150504_115328.jpg 55.4 KB

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Sponsored Links. Become a

Supporting Member to hide this ad & support a small business

Re: Tire pressures and wheel nut torque #2
JWD Jim D. Gig Harbor, WA, USA Sign in to contact	Jun 22, 2017 10:02 PM Joined 11 years ago 699 Posts

I have the same size tires on 5 lug VTO wheels (7/16" lug). I run 28 PSI, which may be a little high, 26 is probably better. Lug torque is determined by the lug size. For my 7/16" lugs, it should be 75 ft. lbs.

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Topic List Forum List Newer Older Start New Topic

To reply or ask your own question:

or

Registration is FREE and takes less than a minute

Forums

Having trouble posting or changing forum settings?
Read the Forum Help (FAQ) or contact the webmaster

MG Engine Swaps Forum

Tire pressures and wheel nut torque

To reply or ask your own question:Members Sign InorCreate an AccountRegistration is FREE and takes less than a minute

To reply or ask your own question:

or

Registration is FREE and takes less than a minute