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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 10:10 AM
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tire Air Pressure

Can anyone help me with the correct air pressure for my tires. I have an 89 Mini with 175-50R13's. Thanks All
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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If it's stock, it should be posted on the inside of your driver side door jam.
Mine is 35 front & back.

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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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This is a Classic not a new MINI.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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I would start by looking at the sidewall of the tire. My 165/60/12 tires give a maximum pressure of only 35 psi, so I keep mine inflated to 30 psi cold. Between 30 -35 is about average, just make sure you stay below the maximum, and remember that as they heat up it will add a few psi.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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Yeah, check the sidewall. My 12" tires max 36 PSI. Not that they ever have that much in them (damn leaks)...
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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i keep mine around 33psi
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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Owners Manual

The owner's manual agrees with Haynes which say

2.0 bar front, 1.8 bar rear where 1 bar is 14.5 psi - for 175/50/13 RADIALS

non radial 1.7 / 1.6

you can get the owner's manual and shop manual on CD ....
 
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