On Mon, 2 May 2005 10:53:27 -0500 "Lynn Martin"
> wrote:

>I just got some new Kuhmo Tires, 165/80/15, (great deals for $26 a piece on
>the net!) for my 1974 Superbeetle.
>
>Anyhow, I am going to get them mounted/etc. The "recommended tire
>pressure" listed on the glove compartment door says Front - 18 psi and Rear
>29 psi. This seems too low to me, especially in the front tires.

The sticker is correct. You could add a couple of pounds to each,
especially if the car is heavily loaded, but don't inflate it the same
as your Chevy. The reason the front tires get so little pressure is
that they have so little weight on them.

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Jim Adney
Madison, WI 53711 USA
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