I actually run 32 lbs in all 4 tires, since I like less understeer.
(Richard, I believe having all 4 tires at the same pressure reduces, not
increases, understeer).
Am I on the right track?
Yes Greg, you're correct. The lower front pressure increases understeer,
minimizing the oversteer that swing axle cars are famous for. I run my GT6
at 30psi all round for the same reason you run 32, I like more oversteer.
For the less skilled driver the factory differential is probably a good idea
though. You're also correct in that modern tires tend to like a bit more
pressure than they did 30 yrs ago. They also tend to like a bit more
negative camber than tires did then, though the effect is more pronounced
with wider performance tires than with stock Spit/GT6 sizes.
Bill J
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