I lowered the pressure in my fronts yesterday. I'm honestly amazed a t the difference.
I do notice a bit more howl in the corners, but the ride is 1000xs better.
What did you lower it to, Ted?
From 35 to 25. It was like riding in a covered wagon before. Lots of squeaks and rattles. Now it's just squeaks. 
I need to lube up those bushings and she will quiet down.
I need to lube up those bushings and she will quiet down.
A couple of years ago I bought a 1986 Westy and not being able to leave well enough alone I installed lowering springs and Koni shocks. Just before going on a camping trip I bumped up the tire pressure to over 45 pounds, since the Westy was loaded. The ride was terrible. Each tar strip on the highway felt like I was hitting a speed bump.
I lowered the tire pressure back down to 35 pounds and all the bumps and thumps went away......and with the shorter springs and Koni shocks the Westy turned into a real corner carver (for a Westy).
Tire pressure does make a BIG difference....especially on our light cars.
TRP, I'm glad you got it all worked out.
Originally Posted by TRP:
From 35 to 25. It was like riding in a covered wagon before. Lots of squeaks and rattles. Now it's just squeaks.
I need to lube up those bushings and she will quiet down.
I need to lube up those bushings and she will quiet down.
What size tires are on the front? The reason I ask is if you're running a bigger tire (by volume- you'll have to take both height and width into consideration) than stock the proper air pressure will actually be slightly lower than recommended, so I'm suggesting playing with it a little more.
Yeah, based on what you've written before, you certainly could go below 20 psi on that car. I have run 18 front/22 rear for years and the only time I increase pressure is when I head for the track.
My tire size is 205R16