What are the correct tire pressures for a 1986 Excel??

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What are the correct tire pressures for a 1986 Excel??

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What are the correct tire pressures for a 1986 Excel??
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technically, it can vary depending on brand of tyre, size and compound but this thread shows 215 50 15 NCTs requiring 24psi.

http://www.lotusexcel.net/phpbb/viewtop ... t=pressure

Some tyre manufacturers will calculate the required pressure for you if you tell them the weight of the car and the weight distribution ratio.

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i ran mine with correct sized tyres (Toyo R888's) at 23 psi all round, 19psi for track days.
remember with 50% full fuel tank the excel is almost a perfect 50/50 weight distribution.
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